How to Pronounce "pawn off"
expression
ˈpɔn/ /ˈɔf
PAWN-awf
pˈɔːn/ /ˈɒf
PAWN-of
Definition
To get rid of something unwanted by passing it to someone else, often dishonestly or by tricking them into taking it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔn/ /ˈɔf
British English
pˈɔːn/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWN-awf
UK
PAWN-of
Listen in Context
He tried to pawn off his broken phone on me.
She always pawns off her chores onto her little brother.
Don't try to pawn off that old backpack on me.
He managed to pawn off all his unwanted gifts after the party.