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off-putting


off–put·ting

adj \-ˌp-tiŋ\

Definition of OFF-PUTTING

: that puts one off : repellent, disconcerting <an off–putting attitude>
off–put·ting·ly \-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of OFF-PUTTING

1828

Rhymes with OFF-PUTTING

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