guff off

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Meaning · English

To waste time; to shirk at work.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

Tom Berenger just walked away when Richard did his thing, guffing off every which way .

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 “guff off” mean?

To waste time; to shirk at work.

Is “guff off” formal or informal?

guff off is generally slang.