turf out

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Meaning · English

To remove or eject from a place.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I'm feeling a bit pipped this morning—got turfed out of bed at seven o'clock and all that.

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 “turf out” mean?

To remove or eject from a place.

Is “turf out” formal or informal?

turf out is generally informal.