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(redirected from give something off)give offTo emit, discharge, or radiate something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "give" and "off." The heater is giving off a strange smell these days. She really gives off an angry vibe, so I thought she disliked me for the longest time! give something offto release something, such as smoke, a noise, an odor, fragrance, etc. The little animal gave a foul smell off. The flower gave off its heavy perfume at dusk. give offSend out, emit, as in Certain chemical changes give off energy, or This mixture gives off a very strange odor. [Early 1800s] give offv. To emit, release, or radiate something: This chemical reaction gives off a lot of energy. The refrigerator gave off a strange odor. |