bud off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of a bud, to split from its parent and form a new plant, etc.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A young Martian, there can now be no dispute, was really born upon earth during the war, and it was found attached to its parent, partially budded off, just as young lily bulbs bud off, or the young animals in the fresh-water polyp.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a plant etc., to have a bud split off and form a new plant etc.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bud off” mean?
Of a bud, to split from its parent and form a new plant, etc.
Is “bud off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.