Bumpoff
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A murder. US, slang
"Frank Buttitta, 28, victim of what police termed a "gang bumpoff," was identified today by Eugene J. Donnelly, assistant Federal attorney, as "the chief Buffalo area distributor for a western New York ring which produced counterfeit gasoline coupons.""
Example
More examples"Frank Buttitta, 28, victim of what police termed a "gang bumpoff," was identified today by Eugene J. Donnelly, assistant Federal attorney, as "the chief Buffalo area distributor for a western New York ring which produced counterfeit gasoline coupons.""
Etymology
From bump + off, from the phrasal verb.
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