Off-the-wall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Off-the-wall is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd.
More Meanings
- (idiomatic) Of a person's behaviour: greatly inappropriate.
Example Sentences
She is a very off-the-wall character.
What kind of a harebrained, off-the-wall idea is that?
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bizarre, far-out, way out, wild-ass, crazy, zany.
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