cream off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To extract the cream or creamy part from 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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To separate (the best part of something from the regular part).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To use a cream (cold cream) to remove something (usually makeup, from one's face).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cream off” mean?
To extract the cream or creamy part from something.
Is “cream off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.