doff

/dɒf/ /dɔf/ /dɑf/

verb

(clothing) To remove or take off, especially of clothing.

Examples :

"He would doff his hat to the lady whenever he saw her. "

wear appearance

verb

To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.

Examples :

"The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy."

culture tradition action attitude human style

verb

To get rid of, to throw off.

Examples :

"Doff that stupid idea: it would never work."

action wear

verb

To strip; to divest; to undress.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, he couldn't wait to doff his suit and relax in comfortable clothes. "

wear action body

Meanings

Examples :

"He would doff his hat to the lady whenever he saw her. "

Examples :

"The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy."

Examples :

"Doff that stupid idea: it would never work."

Examples :

"After a long day at work, he couldn't wait to doff his suit and relax in comfortable clothes. "

Related Words

clothes noun

A woven fabric such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.

greeting verb

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

rustics noun

A (sometimes unsophisticated) person from a rural area.

doffed verb

(clothing) To remove or take off, especially of clothing.

respect noun

An attitude of consideration or high regard

comfortable noun

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

remove noun

The act of removing something.

clothing verb

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

salutation noun

A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.

whenever adverb

(interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.

undress noun

Partial or informal dress for women, as worn in the home rather than in public.