Phrase guide

slip off

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To leave a place, or a meeting, without being noticed

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm going to try to slip off from work early, if I can.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To remove an article of clothing

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He slipped off his jacket and hung it in the wardrobe.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To leave a port, anchorage or mooring

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

take off with ease or speed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She slipped off her jacket

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: slip on

Broader terms: take off

History

Etymology

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