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    offbeat

    adjective

    • 1. unconventional; unusual: "the answer sums up his offbeat, skewed vision of the world"
    • 2. not coinciding with the beat: "a rapid tempo is essential here, otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas"

    noun

    • 1. any of the normally unaccented beats in a bar: "the horns come in full-force on the offbeats"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFBEAT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Offbeat can mean unusual and strange, or a note in a bar that is not accented. Learn more about the adjective and noun meanings, synonyms, and usage examples from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › offbeatOffbeat Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Offbeat can be a noun meaning an unaccented beat in music, or an adjective meaning different from the ordinary or usual. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › offbeatOFFBEAT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Offbeat definition: differing from the usual or expected; unconventional. See examples of OFFBEAT used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOFFBEAT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Offbeat means unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable, or a note in a bar that is not usually accented. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFBEAT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Offbeat can mean different from normal, unusual, or eccentric, or it can mean a weak or secondary beat in music. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of offbeat with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffbeat adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Offbeat means different from what most people expect. Learn how to use it in informal contexts with synonyms, examples and pronunciation.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › offbeatOffbeat - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Anything offbeat is quirky or unusual. An offbeat hair color like magenta will definitely stand out in a crowd of blonds, brunettes, and redheads.