spell-off en · NOUN
Etymology
From spell + -off.
Meanings
- In a spelling bee, an instance when two or more spellers go through several rounds without any being disqualified.
- (broadly) A spelling bee.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spell off | alternative | lexicographic | |
| spell-offs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| spelloff | alternative | lexicographic |