the final payment of a debt
Used in a Sentence
payoff
How to use payoff in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for payoff.
Editorial note
This can be effective, but it's boring and the payoff isn't very good.
Examples3
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Parts of speech1
Quick take
the final payment of a debt
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of payoff gathered in one view.
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for payoff.
noun
the final payment of a debt
noun
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
See also: bribe
noun
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%"
noun
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
Example sentences
This can be effective, but it's boring and the payoff isn't very good.
... My hypothesis is there's a payoff racket going on.
That's the golden mosquito, and a whole tribe of mosquito farmers has popped up in pursuit of their payoff.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use payoff in a sentence?
This can be effective, but it's boring and the payoff isn't very good.
What does payoff mean?
the final payment of a debt
What part of speech is payoff?
payoff is commonly used as noun.