Slope off

Slope off

/ˌsləʊp ˈɒf/
Verb General British

British informal meaning to leave quietly or sneak away.

Etymology & History

British leave quietly. British departure terminology. Sneaking away British. 'Sloped off early' British work avoidance. Reflects British surreptitious leaving vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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