miss off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To drop; leave off; omit.
Examples
The Chinese and Malays tend to miss off the 's' for plurals from words in English, making it sound quaint and unfinished.
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 “miss off” mean?
To drop; leave off; omit.
Is “miss off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.