slice off

verb

sliced off; slicing off; slices off

: to remove (something) by cutting : to cut off (something) with a sharp object (such as a knife)

Slice off the excess fat after you cook the steak.

—often used figuratively

The salesperson sliced 10 percent off the cost of the car.

Examples of slice off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For small to medium zucchini, slice off both ends, then use an apple corer or sturdy spoon to core from end to end, removing just the seeds and flesh in the center. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

Ormund slices off Roddy’s arm, but the Northerner powers through and knifes him up the backside. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Hull the strawberries by inserting a paring knife into the stem end and twisting (alternatively, slice off the top to remove the stem). — Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026

The shot of Louis slicing off Santiago's head is iconic. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026

Rhymes for slice off

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