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Look up off-kilter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Off-kilter is an idiom meaning "askew". It may also refer to: Off Kilter (band), a Celtic rock
Off-kilter
Celtic rock band
Off Kilter was a Celtic rock band. Off Kilter was formed in 1997, and performed regularly at Epcot from their inception in 1997 through September 27,
Off_Kilter_(band)
1979 studio album by Michael Jackson
said that the influence of "I Can't Help It" on Pharrell Williams's "off-kilter funk cannot be overstated". During Sean Combs' acceptance speech for the
Off_the_Wall
2005 single by Birds of Tokyo
Jackson, Adam Weston Producer Forrester Savell Birds of Tokyo singles chronology "One Way" / "Stay" (2005) "Off Kilter" (2006) Music video "Stay" on YouTube
One_Way/Stay
2005 single by Birds of Tokyo
"Off Kilter" is the first song released from Birds of Tokyo's debut album Day One. It was released December 2005 on independent label, Egg Records, through
Off_Kilter_(song)
2026 American film
commercialism is insidiously interwoven into our daily lives. Boldly off-kilter, brilliant and bizarre, its dark humor and taut psychological horror are
Sender_(film)
2017 film by Yorgos Lanthimos
"a typically arch dramatic conundrum, laced with Lanthimos's trademark off-kilter artifice and deadpan humour" and "a Saw movie for the arthouse crowd,
The_Killing_of_a_Sacred_Deer
British musician
Daniel Thompson, Alex Ward, Benedict Taylor The Long Half Day (Slightly Off Kilter) – Carousel Collective & Thomas Mindhouse Last Wayne Days (Squib Box)
Benedict_Taylor_(musician)
2007 film by Craig Gillespie
that bill." Alissa Simon of Variety stated, "Craig Gillespie's sweetly off-kilter film plays like a Coen brothers riff on Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon
Lars_and_the_Real_Girl
American television series, 2013–2017
series is based upon the premise of Fielder, playing a fictionalized, off-kilter version of himself, trying to use his business background and life experiences
Nathan_for_You
Puerto Rican rapper, actor and record producer (born 1994)
on five reviews. Alexis Petridis of The Guardian praised Bad Bunny's "off-kilter creativity". In 2019, he was selected for the Forbes 30 under 30 list
Bad_Bunny
2008 film by Jonathan Demme
dinner parties and interpersonal encounters that can throw family members off-kilter." The Los Angeles Times noted: Helping give this story its essential air
Rachel_Getting_Married
American singer-songwriter (born 1995)
and pop-rock. Martinez's music has been described by The Guardian as "off-kilter, sweary electropop". Rolling Stone described Martinez's music as "twisted
Melanie_Martinez
2013 American film
critical consensus reads, "Thanks to charming performances and endearingly off-kilter spirit, The Kings of Summer proves to be a slight, sweet entry in the
The_Kings_of_Summer
American rapper
channels. Her breakout came with "ILBB2" (2024), which drew notice for its off-kilter flow over a Detroit-influenced beat. A widely covered 2025 remix featuring
Jorjiana
2025 film by Ari Aster
"Eddington carries a stellar cast, fearless direction by Ari Aster and an off-kilter story, but its tonal misdirection will often leave viewers wanting." Metacritic
Eddington_(film)
Bermudian social media personality and baker
Known for TikTok videos about unconventional vintage American recipes with an off-kilter humour. TikTok information Page bdylanhollis Followers 10.2 million YouTube
B._Dylan_Hollis
1998 film by Wes Anderson
reads, "This cult favorite is a quirky coming of age story, with fine, off-kilter performances from Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray." On Metacritic, the
Rushmore_(film)
2018 studio album by Bad Bunny
"universal acclaim". Alexis Petridis of The Guardian praised Bad Bunny's "off-kilter creativity", opining that Bad Bunny "feels less like part of the current
X_100pre
1997 compilation album (DJ mix album) by Anabolic Frolic
characteristics, such as fast tempo, frantic breakbeats, major key tonality, off-kilter, quirky keyboard effects and "semi-melodies." Moonshine had modest anticipations
Happy_2b_Hardcore
Sony Pictures Animation film
rousing animated feature -- a sports fable with a hip-hop vibe and an off-kilter cosmology." Cath Clarke of The Guardian panned the film as "loud, chaotic
Goat_(2026_film)
2024 book by Percival Everett
Anthony Cummins stated: "'James' offers page-turning excitement but also off-kilter philosophical picaresque." In the Chicago Review of Books, Garrett Biggs
James_(novel)
American rapper and singer (born 2008)
Chicago who has built a cult following over the past few months with an off-kilter, rapid-fire, machine-gun delivery. Staff (June 9, 2023). "Star Bandz is
Star_Bandz
cable television network Comedy Central. In the series, Fielder plays an off-kilter version of himself, who tries to use his business background and life
List of Nathan for You episodes
List_of_Nathan_for_You_episodes
American fantasy-comedy television series (2016–2020)
the course of the series and becomes more advanced and slightly less off-kilter each time. Maya Rudolph as Gen, the true Judge of the universe, who has
The_Good_Place
American sketch comedy series (2007–2010)
editing and special effects style by Doug Lussenhop to make the show appear off-kilter. The program features a wide range of performers, including regular guests
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim_and_Eric_Awesome_Show,_Great_Job!
American singer-songwriter
characterized by an unhinged eclecticism, high energy musical performance, off kilter covers, Urbani's feline intensity and gift for getting the audience involved
Samantha_Urbani
American rock band
noted for their prolific recording output, energetic live shows, and off-kilter visual aesthetic. The group has released thirty studio albums, to date
Osees
2019 American martial arts black comedy film
Peter Debruge of Variety wrote, "This singular black comedy balances off-kilter humor with an unexpectedly thriller-esque undercurrent, to the extent
The Art of Self-Defense (2019 film)
The_Art_of_Self-Defense_(2019_film)
Mexican-American rapper (born 2006)
mixed feelings regarding him. Complex described Garcia's music as "weird, off-kilter rhythms of the neo-jerk wave", blended with "the bit-crushed drums of
2Slimey
1979 studio album by the Raincoats
independent label Rough Trade. The album is perhaps best known for its off-kilter cover of "Lola" by the Kinks. The album peaked at number 5 on the UK Indie
The_Raincoats_(album)
Thought experiment in quantum mechanics
Famous Schrodinger's Cat Thought Experiment Gets Brought to Life in an Off-Kilter Animation". Open Culture. March 24, 2017. Archived from the original on
Schrödinger's_cat
Genre of electronic music
from UK garage and softer elements from 2-step garage, leading to an off-kilter rhythmic style. Characteristic sounds are pitched vocal chops, warm filtered
Future_garage
2000 film by Mary Harron
effectiveness. Much of the credit for this can go to director Mary Harron, whose off-kilter tendencies are a good complement to Ellis's unique style". Original author
American_Psycho_(film)
British comedy panel game show
secret to his cult show Taskmaster: 'It must be offbeat but not wacky, off-kilter but not bonkers'". The Guardian. Beadle, Craig (10 December 2017). "10
Taskmaster_(TV_series)
Fusion subgenre of electronic music
Wonky is a subgenre of electronic dance music known primarily for its off-kilter or "unstable" beats, as well as its eclectic, colorful blend of genres
Wonky_(genre)
2026 single by Ariana Grande
Love Me" as possessing an "uncanniness" and highlighted its bubbly yet off-kilter production and Grande's use of a lower vocal register. Farrell noted an
Hate_That_I_Made_You_Love_Me
American comedian and actor (born 1969)
profile emphasized how he negotiated mainstream fame without abandoning the off-kilter sensibility of his stand-up and sketch work. The tone of his FX series
Zach_Galifianakis
Area of the sky divided into twelve signs
org. "New astrological sign: Professor finds horoscopes may be a little off-kilter". Los Angeles Times. Times wire reports. 14 January 2011. Archived from
Zodiac
Video game series
August 2016. Priestman, Chris (May 17, 2017). "Crafting the bizarre, off-kilter gameworld of Little Nightmares". Game Developer. Retrieved 24 March 2026
Little_Nightmares_(series)
1975 American drama film
be relatively normal. The music has a tendency to always be a little off-kilter, and from time to time, it tilts completely over into a strange little
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (film)
One_Flew_Over_the_Cuckoo's_Nest_(film)
2024 film directed by Carson Lund
Jessica Kiang of Variety characterized Eephus as an "adorably existential, off-kilter take on the sports movie". Eephus pitch, the baseball pitch from which
Eephus
American crime anthology series
performance from Ewan McGregor, Fargo mostly maintains the sly wit and off-kilter sensibility it displayed in its first two seasons." Reviews for the fourth
Fargo_(TV_series)
2023 novel by Jen Beagin
"refreshingly anti-trauma-plot novel." Kirkus Reviews called Greta a "wonderfully off-kilter protagonist" and praised Beagin for her "artfully eccentric" writing style
Big_Swiss
2018 studio album by MGMT
gave a positive review, stating that "MGMT have once more delivered an off-kilter, challenging and very addictive album." Rolling Stone's Jon Dolan said
Little_Dark_Age
consisting of producers Ivvys, Maajins and Sxprano. The group pioneered an "off-kilter" and glitchy production style. Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork wrote how
List of Internet rap collectives
List_of_Internet_rap_collectives
Norwegian electronic music duo
March 2026. Hess, Liam (24 May 2025). "Smerz Are the Norwegian Duo Making Off-Kilter Pop Music for the Ages". Vogue. Retrieved 25 May 2025. "Smerz Make Uncanny
Smerz
1993 studio album by Björk
harmony with funk and acid rock, Björk marries her scat-vocalese and off-kilter melodies with the futuristic textures and programmed percussion of today's
Debut_(Björk_album)
2018 single by iLoveFriday
unconventionally catchy, distinctively off-kilter delivery. However, the song has also been criticized as merely off-key, annoying, and misogynistic. Problems
Mia_Khalifa_(song)
British alternative rock band
writing in The Observer, described their sound as "an engaging strain of off-kilter indie rock". The band describe their music as "rocky pop". The Telegraph
Wolf_Alice
2006 studio album by J Dilla
energy settles into "Waves", where Dilla flips a 10cc sample into an off-kilter groove layered with syncopated drums, making the original sound more soulful
Donuts_(album)
2023 film by William Oldroyd
Benjamin (January 22, 2023). "Eileen review – Anne Hathaway transfixes in off-kilter thriller". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 29, 2023. Burlingame
Eileen_(film)
Pavilion of World Showcase in Epcot
includes Le Cellier Steakhouse and the former home of the Celtic rock band Off Kilter. North American animal characters from Brother Bear (Kenai and Koda) and
Canada_Pavilion_at_Epcot
2009 film by Kieran & Michele Mulroney
lifeless and fake". Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter commented, "Off-kilter and awkward from the get-go, this comedy never finds any rhythm or reason"
Paper_Man_(2009_film)
Dutch writer
bot reporting live from the simulation". Her videos are edited in an off-kilter manner and often feature her dressing as the Wendy's mascot, brandishing
Solomonica_de_Winter
Scottish skirt-like garment
A kilt (Scottish Gaelic: fèileadh [ˈfeːləɣ]) is a garment resembling a wrap-around knee-length skirt, made of twill-woven worsted wool with heavy pleats
Kilt
Fictional character in the Shrek franchise
In their magical transport back to Far Far Away (aided by a slightly off-kilter Merlin), Donkey and Puss accidentally switch bodies. Puss finds Donkey's
Donkey_(Shrek)
Season of television series
learning curve. Post-Season 3 with all the COVID chaos, I felt the world was off-kilter. Season 4 was about leadership – steering through rough waters. I kept
The_Boys_season_4
American radio personality
one-time sister-station, WMVP "AM 1000." Matthews became popular for his off-kilter take on various topics. He's known for doing voices, including that of
Kevin Matthews (radio personality)
Kevin_Matthews_(radio_personality)
2024 Canadian drama film
the future. That mix of the tragic and the hopeful is just the kind of off-kilter balance that makes the film so exceptional and compelling. Charlie Kaufman
Darkest_Miriam
1988 film by Tim Burton
lively script, assured direction, offbeat casting, and "delightfully off-kilter, Edward Gorey-like look", citing the explorer with the shrunken head and
Beetlejuice
American musician (born 1949)
The Right Sounds In: Fleetwood Mac's Studio Genius Opens Up About His Off-Kilter Production Techniques". Electronic Musician. Retrieved February 21, 2017
Lindsey_Buckingham
1997 film by Peter Hewitt
paint-propelled roller skate. During the pre-credits, the now mentally off-kilter Potter attempts to explain the existence of the Borrowers, only for the
The_Borrowers_(1997_film)
2015 film
"Visually splendid and narratively satisfying, Tale of Tales packs an off-kilter wallop for mature viewers in search of something different." On Metacritic
Tale_of_Tales_(2015_film)
2003 film by Gore Verbinski
surprised the rest of the cast and crew by portraying the character in an off-kilter manner. After researching 18th-century pirates, Depp compared them to
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_The_Curse_of_the_Black_Pearl
English comedian and musician
secret to his cult show Taskmaster: 'It must be offbeat but not wacky, off-kilter but not bonkers'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 12 December
Alex_Horne
Film by Joshua Oppenheimer
Hollywood Reporter wrote, "The End requires complete submission to the off-kilter rules that govern this family and to Oppenheimer's ambitions to radicalize
The_End_(2024_film)
English actor and comedian (born 1978)
one of the worst films of the year due to its poorly conceived CGI and off kilter comedic performances from Rebel Wilson and Corden. For his performance
James_Corden
Seismic intensity scale used to quantify the degree of shaking during earthquakes
frame structures are thrown off-kilter. Damage is great in substantial buildings, with partial collapse. Buildings are shifted off foundations. Liquefaction
Modified Mercalli intensity scale
Modified_Mercalli_intensity_scale
history of the modern kilt stretches back to at least the end of the 16th century. The kilt first appeared as the belted plaid or great kilt, a full-length garment
History_of_the_kilt
American record producer and rapper (1974–2006)
Akai MPC3000 and disabled the quantize feature to create his signature "off-kilter" sampling style. At the time of his death, Yancey had several projects
J_Dilla
Romantic fantasy film by Matthew Vaughn
faithful interpretation that captures the spirit of whimsy, action, and off-kilter humor of Neil Gaiman, Stardust juggles multiple genres and tones to create
Stardust_(2007_film)
American actor (1966–2019)
Dylan McKay. He's mine." He did not, however, reprise his role in the spin-off, stating: "When you're in the professional acting business, you have to look
Luke_Perry
2012 American film
website's critical consensus reads, "Though Hit & Run has some surprisingly off-kilter filmmaking, the action doesn't add to much and the writing's a bit smug
Hit_and_Run_(2012_film)
English painter
landscapes, which examine English landscape and vernacular art with an off-kilter, modernist sensibility and clarity. He served as a war artist, and was
Eric_Ravilious
2022 superhero film by Matt Reeves
(March 7, 2022). "The Batman Director Matt Reeves Wants to Knock You Off-Kilter". CNET. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9
The_Batman_(film)
2025 studio album by Smerz
Bandcamp. Hess, Liam (24 May 2025). "Smerz Are the Norwegian Duo Making Off-Kilter Pop Music for the Ages". Vogue. Retrieved 27 May 2025. Crawshaw, Magnus
Big_City_Life_(album)
Genre of electronic dance music
"Eskimo" was characterised by its sparse and cold production, and "awkward, off-kilter rhythms". Wiley explained this colder, darker sound, reflected his mental
Grime_music
American actress (1969–2022)
her "nerve-jangling perfection" and Empire calling her "entertainingly off-kilter". On September 25, 2017, Heche debuted as the series lead playing DIA
Anne_Heche
American comedian, actress, writer, and producer (born 1975)
their partnership for several new animated series based on the comics' off-kilter characters. Of the four planned, Handler would produce Marvel's Tigra
Chelsea_Handler
2025 soundtrack album by John Murphy and David Fleming
middle and bring the effect of doubling synthesizers, providing a "very off-kilter" sound. He also liked working on the themes for Green Lantern, the Daily
Superman_(2025_soundtrack)
English comedian (born 1985)
successful in the medium, while Mark Gibbings-Jones called it "delightfully off-kilter". The Observer's Euan Ferguson panned its "cliched characters and surreal
James_Acaster
2021 American superhero film by Andy Serkis
Carnage, Cletus's psychotic personality is shown through idiosyncratic and off-kilter movements, as well as being able to turn into mist and create "all manner
Venom:_Let_There_Be_Carnage
2016 studio album by Big Thief
genre-hops between dusty Americana, Breeders-style angular art-pop and off-kilter folk." The album's loud guitars and emotiveness have drawn comparisons
Masterpiece_(Big_Thief_album)
American drama television series
performed by Wedren and Waronker, who said they "aimed to channel our off-kilter '90s roots into something that felt like 'then', but could only have been
Yellowjackets_(TV_series)
2007 film
rating of 5.7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Inventive and off-kilter, the newest feast from J-Horror director Takashi Miike is super-sensory
Sukiyaki_Western_Django
Music genre
the dream pop sound, incorporating saxophone, shifting tonalities, and off-kilter rhythms. Film director David Lynch, unable to obtain the rights to This
Dream_pop
French film director
films are noted for their exquisite, if mostly static, cinematography, off-kilter plot progression, poetic dialogue, playful surrealism and recurrent use
Jean_Rollin
British writer (born 1947)
toured Scotland in a three-part BBC Four series entitled Jonathan Meades: Off Kilter. He visited Aberdeen, Lewis and Harris (the 'Isle of Rust') and the less-renowned
Jonathan_Meades
1997 British film
wrote the film is an "appealingly off-kilter romantic comedy, and the way this seemingly mismatched pair decide to pair off makes for a small but amusing
Different_for_Girls_(film)
1998 studio album by Death
metal releases of the 1990s, saying it "inspired a generation of slightly off-kilter metal musicians who didn't quite fit in to go forth and create with scarce
The_Sound_of_Perseverance
2026 studio album by Violet Grohl
dream-pop with the crunch of grunge, creating a fusion that evokes the off-kilter spirit of the '90s." Grohl cited the Breeders, Hole, PJ Harvey, Pixies
Be_Sweet_to_Me
Painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
better use of their other senses. The diagonal composition reinforces the off-kilter motion of the six figures falling in progression. It is considered a masterwork
The_Blind_Leading_the_Blind
American comedian (born 1983)
2017. Retrieved October 29, 2013. Zinoman, Jason (November 3, 2011). "Off-Kilter, Laid-Back Stand-Up". The New York Times. Archived from the original on
Hannibal_Buress
1963 American film
Paul Gaita of Allmovie pans the film. He writes, "The camp value of this off-kilter science fiction effort (...) is seriously undermined by a dreary pace
The_Yesterday_Machine
Umbrella term for hip-hop associated with Internet culture
the term "mumble rap" later emerged as a pejorative to describe the off-kilter lyricism and unclear cadence and delivery of these rappers. Additionally
Internet_rap
1998 American drama television series
friends, including Sean Blumberg, who is always trying to produce new off-kilter inventions, and Javier Clemente Quintata, who manages the Dean & DeLuca
Felicity_(TV_series)
2014 comedy horror film
allows Ryan Reynolds to deliver a highlight-reel performance—and offers an off-kilter treat for fans of black comedies." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted
The_Voices
English actor and producer (born 1986)
December 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2025. "GQ Addresses: Robert Pattinson's Off-Kilter Bowl Cut: The GQ Eye: GQ on Style: GQ". GQ. Archived from the original
Robert_Pattinson
Genre of electronic dance music
from UK garage and softer elements from 2-step garage, leading to an off-kilter rhythmic style. Characteristic sounds are pitched vocal chops, warm filtered
UK_garage
OFF KILTER
OFF KILTER
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Henry IV, Part 1' Earl of March. Scroop.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddock.
Biblical
peace; abundance
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
Name of a King
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
Surname or Lastname
Welsh
Welsh : nickname for a red-haired person (see Gough).English (of Cornish and Breton origin) : occupational name from Cornish and Breton goff ‘smith’ (cognate with Gaelic gobha). The surname is common in East Anglia, where it is of Breton origin, introduced by followers of William the Conqueror.Irish : reduced form of McGoff.Edward Goffe was a farmer in Cambridge MA whose house was acquired by Harvard College some time before 1654 and used as a dormitory, known as Goffe’s College.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : variant of Duley.
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Latin Ofelia, OFÉLIA means "help."
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : variant of Chappell.Variant of German Kappel.
Biblical
Ecclesiasticus or the Sirach = Joshua, Joshua, saviour, or whose help is Jehovah Jehovah, I am; the eternal living one Jehovah, self-subsisting
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Rolfe.North German : variant of Ruoff.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
Surname or Lastname
Respelling of Kroll.English
Respelling of Kroll.English : variant of Curl.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
Surname or Lastname
English (of French origin)
English (of French origin) : variant of Rounsaville.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old French boeuf ‘bull’, a nickname for a powerfully built man. In some cases it may have been originally a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman. Compare Bouvier.German (Böff) : from the short form of a Germanic personal name with bod- (Old Saxon bodo ‘messenger’), as in Bodo.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Welsh origin)
English (of Welsh origin) : variant of Maddox.
OFF KILTER
OFF KILTER
Female
Russian
(ИÌнна) Russian unisex name INNA means "strong water." This name was originally a male name, but became somewhat popular as a religious girl's name due to the misidentification of the sex of the Russian martyr Inna, a male student of the Apostle Andrei.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Bedfordshire, so named from an unattested Old English personal name, Scyttel + -inga- (genitive plural) ‘belonging to the people of’ + dūn ‘hill’.
Male
Egyptian
, chief of the tablets.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Sunshine
Surname or Lastname
English or Scottish
English or Scottish : patronymic from a reduced form of the personal name Steven.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Unique
Boy/Male
Danish Greek Scandinavian
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
The Merchant of Venice' The Prince of Morocco, suitor to Portia.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : generally said to be from Anglo-Norman French fi(t)z ‘son’, used originally to distinguish a son from a father bearing the same personal name.It could also be a habitational name from a place in Shropshire called Fitz, recorded in 1194 as Fittesho, from an Old English personal name, Fitt, + hÅh ‘hill spur’.In one family at least, it is an altered form of English Fitch.German : unexplained. Possibly from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Vincent.Johann Peter Fitz, an immigrant from Germany, arrived in Philadelphia in 1750. Bearers of the name from Britain were already established in North America before that date.
Boy/Male
British, English, Irish
Little Ancient One
OFF KILTER
OFF KILTER
OFF KILTER
OFF KILTER
OFF KILTER
adv.
Denoting a different direction; not on or towards: away; as, to look off.
a.
Cast or laid aside; as, cast-off clothes.
prep.
Not on; away from; as, to be off one's legs or off the bed; two miles off the shore.
adv.
Denoting distance or separation; as, the house is a mile off.
n.
A blowing off steam, water, etc.;
adv.
In a general sense, denoting from or away from; as:
adv.
Denoting a leaving, abandonment, departure, abatement, interruption, or remission; as, the fever goes off; the pain goes off; the game is off; all bets are off.
n.
That which is set off against another thing; an offset.
n.
The side of the field that is on the right of the wicket keeper.
n.
Removal; murder. See To take off (c), under Take, v. t.
a.
Laid aside; cast-off.
a.
Capable of being washed off; not permanent or durable; -- said of colors not fixed by steaming or otherwise.
a.
Designating a time when one is not strictly attentive to business or affairs, or is absent from his post, and, hence, a time when affairs are not urgent; as, he took an off day for fishing: an off year in politics.
adj.
as, a blow-off cock or pipe.
a.
Remote; as, the far-off distance. Cf. Far-off, under Far, adv.
n.
A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom.
adv.
Denoting the action of removing or separating; separation; as, to take off the hat or cloak; to cut off, to pare off, to clip off, to peel off, to tear off, to march off, to fly off, and the like.
interj.
Away; begone; -- a command to depart.
a.
On the farther side; most distant; on the side of an animal or a team farthest from the driver when he is on foot; in the United States, the right side; as, the off horse or ox in a team, in distinction from the nigh or near horse or ox; the off leg.
adv.
Denoting opposition or negation.