1 C1 idiomatic slang
to stop talking or leave, usually as a command
"He told them to pipe off and let him work."
inseparable
pipe off
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
to stop talking or go away; a very rare informal expression
In plain English
to be quiet or go away
What does "pipe off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to go off like a pipe
Actually means
to be quiet or go away
Usage tip
Extremely uncommon and regional. Many native speakers will not recognize it.
Words that pair with "pipe off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
now home
How to conjugate "pipe off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
pipe off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pipes off
he/she/it
Past simple
piped off
yesterday
Past participle
piped off
have + pp
-ing form
piping off
continuous
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