Definition of Offing
Offing
of·fing


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(noun)
The distant or remote part of the sea, especially as seen from the shore.

e.g. The ship sailed into the offing, disappearing from view.

(verb)
(informal American) murdering someone;

e.g. They hatched a plan for offing the king, but were unable to execute it.



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