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bump off
What does bump off mean?
To bump off a person is to murder them. It was widely used in gangster slang and pulp fiction.
"They bumped him off and dumped the car in the river."
Origin
American slang, early 20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bump off' mean?
To bump off someone is to murder them. It was widely used in gangster slang and pulp fiction.
Where does 'bump off' come from?
It is early 20th-century American slang, associated with the gangster era.
Is 'bump off' rude?
It is casual, dated slang for killing. It carries a criminal-underworld flavor rather than being an offensive word.
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