play it off

The act of outwardly ignoring something which you are acutely aware and/or guilty of.

I'm just going to stay home and play it off like I don't remember telling my Grandma I'd help her sort yarn tonight.

by Shannon September 9, 2003

play it off

What stpid people do when they do something stupid when people are around

Man, Mason tried to play it off yesterday after Stephanie said he had a small penis and smelled of cheese.

by ADM September 20, 2003

play it off

The Barry Manilow song played during strip poker.

Hey Andy, why don't you play it off. I like to look at your sexy, pale body.

by Doco The Magic Dragon and Larry September 8, 2003