bore off
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Meaning · English
Get lost; go away.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Oh, bore off, thought Evelyn to herself, as Simon and Patricia trooped off down the stairs, half dragging a reluctant Larry with them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bore off” mean?
Get lost; go away.
Is “bore off” formal or informal?
bore off is generally slang.