Definitions

1. verb

to pay an employee in cash, often under the table, or to make a payment in a way that avoids taxes or other financial regulations.

“The business was accused of offpaying its workers, leading to a major scandal.”

2. noun

a payment made in cash, often under the table, or a payment that avoids taxes or other financial regulations.

“The offpay was discovered by the tax authorities, and the company was fined heavily.”