doff Definition
- 1to remove a hat or other item of clothing as a sign of respect or greeting
- 2to take off (an item of clothing)
Using doff: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He doffed his hat to the lady.
Example
The workers doffed their hats as the funeral procession passed by.
Example
She doffed her coat and hung it on the hook.
Example
He doffed his shirt and jumped into the pool.
doff Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for doff
- remove
- take off
- uncover
- lift off
Antonyms for doff
- don
- put on
Phrases with doff
doff one's cap/hat
to take off one's hat as a sign of respect or greeting
Example
The gentleman doffed his cap to the lady as she passed by.
doff one's clothes
to take off one's clothes
Example
After a long day at work, she doffed her clothes and took a relaxing shower.
doff one's cap to someone
to show respect or admiration for someone
Example
I have to doff my cap to her for all the hard work she has done.
Origins of doff
from Old English 'dōn' meaning 'to do' and 'of' meaning 'off'
Summary: doff in Brief
The verb 'doff' [dɒf] means to remove an item of clothing, especially as a sign of respect or greeting. It can also mean to take off an item of clothing. Examples include 'He doffed his hat to the lady' and 'She doffed her coat and hung it on the hook.' Phrases include 'doff one's cap/hat' and 'doff one's clothes.'
