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have it off

British and Australian slang meaning to have sex with someone.

ˈhæv ˈɪt ˈɔfDocumented since 1930s1930shistoricalCurrent225 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1930 · 1 year of recorded use
1930Born2026: 1 citationToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

British and Australian slang meaning to have sex with someone. Typically used in casual, informal conversation and carries a blunt, unpretentious connotation — it's the kind of phrasing found in tabloid headlines or bawdy pub conversation rather than anything romantic. The phrase is well-established in British English and has been in use since at least the mid-20th century. It can refer to a single encounter and often implies something opportunistic or casual rather than a committed relationship.

Origin: Likely derived from the British slang use of 'off' to mean completion or finality of an act — 'to have it off' parallels phrases like 'to pull it off.' Documented from the 1930s–1940s onward in British slang. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(slang) To engage in sexual intercourse.

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  • “Ooh, that then is if dont have the option off to see adult material. And if do have it off then thats on the poster not tagging correctly”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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