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40+ Words that rhyme with off

Off is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sawed-off, cough, doff. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of off

adverb
  1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion"; "wanted to get away from there"; "sent the children away to boarding school"; "the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal"; "went off to school"; "they drove off"; "go forth and preach"
  2. at a distance in space or time; "the boat was 5 miles off (or away)"; "the party is still 2 weeks off (or away)"; "away back in the 18th century"
  3. no longer on or in contact or attached; "clean off the dirt"; "he shaved off his mustache"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "off" in lyrics

See how off is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I might start blastin', off"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "We let them cats off"
    11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah
  • "That'll take yo head off"
    11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah

What do these rhymes mean?

cough
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages
doff
remove; "He doffed his hat"
sawed-off
well below average height cut short; "a sawed-off shotgun"; "a sawed-off broomstick
scoff
showing your contempt by derision laugh at with contempt and derision
trough
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed) a channel along the eaves or on the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "off" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like sawed-off, cough, doff create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with off?
Words that rhyme with off include: sawed-off, cough, doff, scoff, trough, pilaf, coif, toff, payoff, kickoff, and 30 more.
How many syllables does off have?
Off has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with off?
There are 40 words that rhyme with off: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for off in a song?
The strongest rhymes for off in songwriting are sawed-off, cough, doff. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with off?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with off include sawed-off, cough, doff, scoff, trough. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cough, doff; 1-syllable: pilaf, kickoff; 2-syllable: sawed-off. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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