1 C1 idiomatic slang
A rude imperative meaning 'go away' or 'leave me alone.'
"He told the persistent salesman to fart off and shut the door."
fart off
C1 slang intransitive
A rude dismissal meaning 'go away,' or to leave in a casual or dismissive manner. (Vulgar British slang)
In plain English
A very rude way to tell someone to go away, or to describe someone leaving.
What does "fart off" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
To leave or go away, especially in a careless or irresponsible way.
"He just farted off without telling anyone where he was going."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
'Fart' + 'off' — the combination implies a dismissal as contemptuous as the act itself.
Actually means
A very rude way to tell someone to go away, or to describe someone leaving.
Usage tip
British slang. Very impolite. Used to dismiss someone rudely or to describe someone departing in a foolish or irresponsible way. ESL learners should recognise but not use this in most situations.
Words that pair with "fart off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
just go on quickly and leave why don't you
How to conjugate "fart off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
fart off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
farts off
he/she/it
Past simple
farted off
yesterday
Past participle
farted off
have + pp
-ing form
farting off
continuous
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