To take a play off, fail to perform given responsibilities especially in position-based team sports but extending to responsibilities given in a greater team setting.
The linebacker took a duffy on that last play, allowing the offense to score.

Janet took a fucking duffy this morning and failed to bring in the donuts, depriving the marketing team of a shared diabetic experience.
by Ned's Little Brother June 29, 2019
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