zipoff

Zipoff is a term used in English with several unrelated senses, depending on context. It is not tied to a single formal definition in major dictionaries, and writers may treat it as a product name, a verb phrase, or a description of apparel.

As a phrasal verb, zip off means to depart quickly or abruptly. It is informal and often used with subjects who move away swiftly: “She zipped off before anyone could answer.” The hyphenated form zip-off is common when used as an adjective or noun phrase.

In clothing, zip-off pants or zip-off shorts are garments with a zipper designed to convert full-length pants into shorts. The feature is typical in outdoor, travel, and camping clothing for versatility. Zippers usually run along the leg and allow quick conversion; some variants include removable liners or additional pockets. The term when used in catalogs is typically hyphenated (“zip-off pants”) rather than written as “zipoff.”

In computing or branding, “zipoff” may appear as a product name or as a descriptive shorthand in niche contexts, but there is no widely recognized technical meaning. If encountered, its definition should be supplied by the relevant source to avoid ambiguity.

See also: zip, zipper, zip-off pants.