"gaff off" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Forms: gaffs off [present, singular, third-person], gaffing off [participle, present], gaffed off [participle, past], gaffed off [past]
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  1. (slang, US military) To deliberately disrespect a commanding officer; to be insubordinate; to disregard a lawful command. Tags: US, slang
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