Phrase guide

pinch off

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To separate (something) from something else, using a pinching motion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: afknijpen — To separate (something) from something else
  • German: abkneifen — To separate (something) from something else
  • German: abzwacken — To separate (something) from something else
  • German: abzwicken — To separate (something) from something else
  • Māori: kinikini — To separate (something) from something else
  • Māori: kikini — To separate (something) from something else
  • Māori: kini — To separate (something) from something else
  • Polish: odrywać palcami — To separate (something) from something else
  • Polish: oderwać palcami — To separate (something) from something else
  • Turkish: çimdik atmak — To separate (something) from something else
  • Turkish: çimdiklemek — To separate (something) from something else