Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bump-off

Verb

/bʌmp ɔf/

Definition

To kill someone, usually in a secretive or violent manner.

Examples

Many believed he was involved in the mob and could have been the target of a bump-off.
The detective suspected that the crime scene was staged to make the bump-off look like an accident.

Meaning

The term ‘bump-off’ is often used in informal contexts to describe the act of murder or assassination, typically in a way that suggests premeditation.