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The word payoff emerged in the late 1600s in the underworld slang of gamblers and criminals. It originally referred to a payment made to a thief or corrupt official to ensure their silence or cooperation.
Over time, the meaning of payoff broadened to include any payment made to settle a debt or obligation. By the early 1900s, it had become widely used in both formal and informal contexts.
In modern usage, payoff can also refer to a positive or negative outcome, such as the payoff from a gamble or the payoff from a good investment.
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