bump off

verb

bumped off; bumping off; bumps off

transitive verb

: to murder casually or cold-bloodedly

Examples of bump off in a Sentence

these drug dealers mean business, and they'll bump off anyone who gets in their way
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YouTube continues to rake in money from advertisers worldwide, with the video giant’s ad revenue reaching $8.93 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 10.3% year over year — a solid double-digit bump off an already large haul. Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025 She was thrust into J.J. Yeley’s car as she was bumped off the starting grid because of ownership points. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Azzi Fudd tried to do the same seconds before but was bumped off by the aggression. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, the 5ft 8in Modric is bumped off balance by 6ft tall Betis centre-back Marc Bartra, who ends up making contact with the ball, sending a free header wide. Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, the 5ft 8in Modric is bumped off balance by 6ft tall Betis centre-back Marc Bartra, who ends up making contact with the ball, sending a free header wide. Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Miller was bumped off the top power-play unit in favour of Jonathan Lekkerimäki. Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 Russia bumps off its critics in exile. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024 The celebs must unmask the killer before they’re all bumped off. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bump off was in 1907

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“Bump off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bump%20off. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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