spinoff

spin-off

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spin-awf, -of]
- /ˈspɪnˌɔf, -ˌɒf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spin-awf, -of]
- /ˈspɪnˌɔf, -ˌɒf/

Definitions of spinoff word

noun spinoff the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion. 1
noun spinoff a spinning motion given to a ball, wheel, axle, or other object. 1
noun spinoff a downward movement or trend, especially one that is sudden, alarming, etc.: Steel prices went into a spin. 1
noun spinoff a rapid run, ride, drive, or the like, as for exercise or enjoyment: They went for a spin in the car. 1
noun spinoff Slang. a particular viewpoint or bias, especially in the media; slant: They tried to put a favorable spin on the news coverage of the controversial speech. 1
noun spinoff Also called tailspin, tail spin. Aeronautics. a maneuver in which an airplane descends in a vertical direction along a helical path of large pitch and small radius at an angle of attack greater than the critical angle, dangerous when not done intentionally or under control. 1

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Origin of spinoff

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; noun use of verb phrase spin off

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Parts of speech for Spinoff

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Spinoff

spinoff popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for spinoff

noun spinoff

aftereffect — The aftereffects of an event, experience, or substance are the conditions which result from it.
aftertaste — An aftertaste is a taste that remains in your mouth after you have finished eating or drinking something.
artifact — any object made by human work; esp., a simple or primitive tool, weapon, vessel, etc.
by-product — A by-product is something which is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.
byproduct — A byproduct is something that is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.

All 14 Synonyms of spinoff