bumpoff
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Meaning · English
A murder.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Frank Buttitta, 28, victim of what police termed a "gang bumpoff," was identified today by Eugene J. Donnelly, assistant Federal attorney, as "the chief Buffalo area distributor for a western New York ring which produced counterfeit gasoline coupons."
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 “bumpoff” mean?
A murder.
Is “bumpoff” formal or informal?
bumpoff is generally slang.