doffs Meaning & Definition
ˈdäf
What Does Doffs Mean?
Doffs is used as a verb meaning to remove (an article of wear) from the body. It is also used to mean to take off (the hat) in greeting or as a sign of respect.
Quick Facts About Doffs
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdäf/ |
| Synonyms | douses, peels (off) and puts off |
| Antonyms | dons, puts on and slips (into) |
Doffs Definition (Verb)
- to remove (an article of wear) from the body
- to take off (the hat) in greeting or as a sign of respect
- to rid oneself of : put aside
Synonyms of Doffs
Doffs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Doffs
Doffs in a Sentence
the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets
Word Forms & Grammar
doffed
doffing
doffs
doff
doff one's cap to
doff one's hat to
Words That Rhyme With Doffs
Origin of Doffs
Middle English, from don to do + of off
First Known Use
14th century
Questions People Ask About Doffs
What part of speech is doffs?
Doffs is a verb.
What is another word for doffs?
Words with a similar meaning to doffs include douses, peels (off) and puts off. See the full list of doffs synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of doffs?
Antonyms of doffs include dons, puts on, slips (into) and throws (on).