square off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To get ready for a confrontation (debate, argument, fight).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hey, man, don't square off on me with some bullshit.
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
Meaning · English
To increase the boxiness of (a design).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “square off” mean?
To get ready for a confrontation (debate, argument, fight).
Is “square off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.