finish off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To finish completely.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonym: polish off (sometimes synonymous)
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
To kill, to cause to die.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To bring to orgasm.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “finish off” mean?
To finish completely.
Is “finish off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.