doff

doff

verb \ˈdäf, ˈdȯf\

Definition of DOFF

transitive verb

1

a : to remove (an article of wear) from the body b : to take off (the hat) in greeting or as a sign of respect

2

: to rid oneself of : put aside

— doff one's hat to or doff one's cap to

: to show respect to : salute

Examples of DOFF

1. He doffed his cap as he introduced himself.
2. They doffed their coats when they came inside.

Origin of DOFF

Middle English, from don to do + of off

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DOFF

Synonyms: remove, douse, peel (off), put off, shrug off, take off

Antonyms: don, put on, slip (into), throw (on)

Related Words: husk, shed; kick (off); disrobe, strip, undress

Near Antonyms: wear; apparel, array, attire, bedeck, clothe, dress, garb, rig, robe, suit

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Rhymes with DOFF

boff, coif, kaph, prof, quaff, scoff, shroff, taw, toff