Standoff Definition & Meaning
standoff
- noun
- the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"
- the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
"Standoff" in song lyrics
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"There was a standoff"
Brother Ali f/ MURS — 'Round Here -
"get ready for the standoff"
Quest Rah — Craftsman -
"Late night, nearly happy standoff"
RZA/Bobby Digital f/ Ghostface Killah, Islord, Ndira, — Bobby Did It (Spanish Fly)
Words that rhyme with standoff
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does standoff mean?
- the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie" the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
- What part of speech is standoff?
- Standoff is a noun.
- How many definitions does standoff have?
- Standoff has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).