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    [Noun]  | "set*off" | \ ˈset-ˌȯf \


    1: something that is set off against another thing:

    2: decoration, ornament

    3: compensation, counterbalance


    Origin: 1621 ;

    [Verb]  | "set off" 


    1: to put in relief : show up by contrast

    2: adorn, embellish

    3: to set apart : make distinct or outstanding


    Origin: circa 1598 ;

    [Verb]  | "set off" 


    1: to cause to function;


      * e.g., " ... set off a bomb "





    [Noun]  | "setoff" 


    1: something that decorates or beautifies;


      * e.g., " ... the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing "



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     [ "Set it off" ]

    1: A pop punk, orchestral rock, and alternative rock band. Though, they refer to themselves as orchestral pop-punk. They were influenced by band like Fall Out Boy and All Time Low, and gained a following through the main vocalists youtube channel. Band memebers include:

      * e.g.,  ... Boy: Did you see Set it off in warped tour? 


     [ "Set it off" ]

    2: *Cody Carson - Vocals (2008–Present)*

      * e.g.,  ... Girl: Yeah, the lead singer really got into the song! 


     [ "Set it off" ]

    3: *Dan Clermont - Guitar, backing vocals (2008–Present)*


     [ "Set it off" ]

    4: *Zach DeWall - Guitar (2008–Present)*


     [ "Set it off" ]

    5: *Austin Kerr - Bass (2008–Present)*


     [ "Set it off" ]

    6: *Maxx Danziger - Drums (2010–Present)*

     [ "set it off" ]

    1: start a fight; get into it

      * e.g.,  ... You're gonna get outta my way or we're gonna set it off. 

     [ "set it off" ]

    1: merk somebody, fight somebody, ect.

      * e.g.,  ... Lil Boosie: you wanna talk shit, you wanna run your mouth, you want some gangsters front your mahfuckin house, we'll set this bitch off. I'll hurt a mahfucka, set it off in this bitch. 

     [ "set it off" ]

    1: To do something with intensity or hurricane like force.

      * e.g.,  ... Boy 1: Did you see that fight between Kyle and David? Boy 2: Yea dude, David really set it off! 

     [ "Set it off" ]

    1: To do summin crazy. This can be anything from a practical joke to even robbing a bank. Usually done in groups. {We gon' set it off} but an indivual can do it him/herself.

      * e.g.,  ... Loc dogg: Imma tru G. Dont mess wit loc dogg. 

     [ "Set it off" ]

    1: to do something major, either something that can cause a huge disturbance or significance.

      * e.g.,  ... Manager: You ready for the audience? 

     [ "set it off" ]

    1: To change the atmosphere for the better.

      * e.g.,  ... "Everyone was having a good time then he came on and just set it off" 

     [ "off set" ]

    1: When stuff is going bad in one's life

      * e.g.,  ... Man I just feel off set 

     [ "Kharma Off-set" ]

    1: Just as a carbon offset is good works for the environment used to mitigate pollution a KHARMA off-set is an act of charity or assistance given in order to off-set pranks, mischief or otherwise "evil" behaviour.

      * e.g.,  ... I helped push a car out of a snowbank as a Kharma off-set against the snow wall I built on my neighbours front door that toppled inside his house when he opened it. 

     [ "Pissed Off Set Enhancers" ]

    1: A slang that can be used as an alternative to mad props. Used when someone does something that is appreciated or respected. A large amount of props (congratulations).

      * e.g.,  ... That was awesome shot man, pissed off set enhancers. 

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