"spinoff" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spinoffs [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from spin off. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|spin off}} Deverbal from spin off Head templates: {{en-noun}} spinoff (plural spinoffs)
  1. Alternative spelling of spin-off Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: spin-off

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