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beat off

The correct spelling is beat off.

How to pronounce beat off

verb

Say it like: Bee-t o-ff

The correct spelling is beat off. To drive something away with blows or military force. Now often used figuratively. For example: "I beat off at work all day; I didn't get anything done."

Usage Examples

I beat off at work all day; I didn't get anything done.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To drive something away with blows or military force. Now often used figuratively.
  2. 2.To masturbate, usually a man of himself.
  3. 3.To waste time.

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