off-key
[ awf-kee, of- ]
/ ˈɔfˈki, ˈɒf- /
adjective
deviating from the correct tone or pitch; out of tune.
Informal. somewhat irregular, abnormal, or incongruous.
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Origin of off-key
First recorded in 1925–30
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British Dictionary definitions for off-key
off key
adjective, adverb (off-key when prenominal)
music
- not in the correct key
- out of tune
out of keeping; discordant
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