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Definition of buyoff
buyoff
/ˈbaɪˌɔːf/
buy · off
Plural:buyoffs
buyoff Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
North American A bribe or payoff given to secure someone's silence, compliance, or withdrawal of opposition.
Example
"The investigator uncovered evidence of a massive buyoff intended to silence key witnesses in the corporate fraud case."
2
American In manufacturing and engineering, the formal inspection and acceptance of a completed product, component, or system by a customer or quality-control authority.
Example
"The aerospace contractor scheduled the final buyoff of the satellite module for next Tuesday."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buyoff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buyoff