English · Phrasal verb Attested

sag off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To skive; to fail to attend school when required to do so.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trốn học

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I was in the third year at school and I was sagging off with a few of my mates. We were on a building site and two of us got arrested and given a caution.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To back off from an opponent against whom one is defending.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lùi lại trước đối thủ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move too far leeward when sailing on the wind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuyển quá xa xuống gió khi đi bằng thuyền buồm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sag off” mean?

To skive; to fail to attend school when required to do so.

Is “sag off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.