English · Phrasal verb Attested

brass off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To shoot someone or something.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To insult, criticize or scold (someone).

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

What does “brass off” mean?

To shoot someone or something.

Is “brass off” formal or informal?

brass off is generally dated, slang.

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