Payoff Definition
payoff
noun
- the final payment of a debt
- 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%"
- a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
"Payoff" in song lyrics
See how payoff is used in real songs:
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"I'm scoping big bucks, looking for the payoff"
Eightball & MJG — Coming Out Hard -
"And they certainly will, if they're on your payoff"
Looptroop — Long Arm of the Law -
"fl lottery payoff 5 22"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with payoff
Usage tips for "payoff"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "payoff" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for payoff to find words that pair well.