1 C1 idiomatic slang
To confront or challenge someone directly and aggressively, often in a threatening or intimidating manner.
"He fronted off the guy who had been bothering his friends all night."
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front off
C1 slang inseparable transitive
To confront someone aggressively or challenge them face-to-face, often in a threatening way.
In plain English
To go up to someone and challenge or threaten them to their face.
What does "front off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Mainly British, particularly used in urban/street slang. Often implies a physical or intimidating confrontation. Common in youth slang. Not appropriate for formal contexts.
Words that pair with "front off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
someone rival bully person street
How to conjugate "front off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
front off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
fronts off
he/she/it
Past simple
fronted off
yesterday
Past participle
fronted off
have + pp
-ing form
fronting off
continuous
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