"Geoff" meaning in All languages combined

See Geoff on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /d͡ʒɛf/
Rhymes: -ɛf Etymology: Clipping of Geoffrey. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|Geoffrey}} Clipping of Geoffrey Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Geoff
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Geoffrey. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names Related terms: Jeff
    Sense id: en-Geoff-en-name-U6l8R~Bc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for Geoff meaning in All languages combined (2.1kB)

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