jumpoff

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Meaning · English

A sexual partner who is more than a one-night stand but with whom one does not intend to form a long-term romantic relationship.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Most men are not going to admit that they have a girlfriend, or a wife, or a jumpoff on the side.

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 “jumpoff” mean?

A sexual partner who is more than a one-night stand but with whom one does not intend to form a long-term romantic relationship.

Is “jumpoff” formal or informal?

jumpoff is generally slang.