paint-off

noun
UK /ˈpeɪnt ɒf/
US /ˈpeɪnt ɔf/

A paint-off is a contest where people try to paint the best picture.

The two artists had a paint-off to see who could paint the prettiest flower.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A friendly competition to see who can paint a room or surface faster or better.

We had a paint-off to finish the fence before lunch.

3. A showdown between painters to show off different painting styles.

The gallery hosted a paint-off between two famous muralists.

4. A game where players race to paint a picture within a time limit.

At the party, the kids enjoyed a quick paint-off with watercolors.