off-topic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of off-topic
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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“His demeanor was calm at first, and then argumentative, defensive, off-topic, speechmaking. Exactly what he does today,” Kulwin said in an interview.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023
Yaroslavsky ordered Herman to be removed from the room, not because of the language, but because, among other things, his remarks were off-topic.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023
The positive reviews are generic, off-topic or nonsensical.
From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2023
These mods may spend one or two hours per day ensuring that their subreddit does not get filled with off-topic comments, content that is banned, or even content which is illegal.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023
I made it through homeroom without speaking to anybody and was just settling in for a nice period of off-topic journal writing in Miss Palma’s class when the intercom blared, calling me to the office.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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