scale off
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
To peel off
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Perhaps the surface of the red brick, long unpainted, had scaled off a little more here and there.
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 “scale off” mean?
To peel off
Is “scale off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.