turn-off

See also: turn off and turnoff

English

Alternative forms

• turnoff

Etymology

Deverbal from turn off.

Pronunciation

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Noun

turn-off (plural turn-offs)

1. (idiomatic) Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.

   Synonym: passion killer

   I like the people at my job, but the 60-hour work weeks are a big turn-off.

   Braces on a pretty girl actually aren't a turn-off for me.

2. A road where one turns off, such as a motorway exit.

Antonyms

• turn-on

Derived terms

• turn-off time

Related terms

• turndown
• turnout
• turn-up

 

Translations

something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: please add this translation if you can

• Finnish: etova asia, inhottava asia (more common "etoa" or "inhottaa" for "be a turn-off")
• French: tue-l’amour (fr)
• German: Abtörn m
• Japanese: please add this translation if you can
• Polish: coś zniechęchającego
• Spanish: antierótico m
• Swedish: (något) avtändande (adjective)
• Thai: please add this translation if you can