What does off-the-wall mean?
Off-the-wall means (idiomatic) Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd..
Off-the-wall
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(idiomatic) Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd..
Definitions by Sense
- (idiomatic) Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd.
- (idiomatic) Of a person's behaviour: greatly inappropriate.
Example Sentences
What kind of a harebrained, off-the-wall idea is that?
She is a very off-the-wall character.
What makes it surprising, though, are the glimmers of wit and self-awareness beneath all the rap star swagger and over-the-top confrontations. Even the fervid finale had a few off-the-wall side jokes.
All of their friends were amazed that they were familiar with a war hero. Some began to understand Chips' moods and drinking. His "off the wall" behaviour at times. And unknowingly they were "forgiving" him.
Synonyms for off-the-wall
Antonyms for off-the-wall
Related Words
Word Forms
- more off-the-wall
- most off-the-wall
- off the wall
Usage Notes
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