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Clinton's pardoning of Marc Rich was off-the-wall.
Morley Safer

Meaning of "off-the-wall" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OFF-THE-WALL

Possibly from the use of the phrase in handball and squash to describe a shot that is unexpected.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF OFF-THE-WALL

off-the-wall play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OFF-THE-WALL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Off-The-Wall is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OFF-THE-WALL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of off-the-wall in the English dictionary

The definition of off-the-wall in the dictionary is new or unexpected in an unconventional or eccentric way.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OFF-THE-WALL

off-reserve
off-road
off-roader
off-roading
off-sales
off-screen
off-season
off-site
off-street
off-street parking
off-the-cuff
off-the-job
off-the-job training
off-the-peg
off-the-record
off-the-shelf
off-the-shoulder
off-topic
off-white
off-year election

WORDS THAT END LIKE OFF-THE-WALL

brick wall
cavity wall
cell wall
Cornwall
crib-wall
drive to the wall
drywall
firewall
fly on the wall
go to the wall
go up the wall
hole in the wall
paywall
pellitory-of-the-wall
sidewall
stonewall
wall
wall to wall
wall-to-wall
writing on the wall

Synonyms and antonyms of off-the-wall in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OFF-THE-WALL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «off-the-wall» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of off-the-wall

Translation of «off-the-wall» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OFF-THE-WALL

Find out the translation of off-the-wall to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of off-the-wall from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «off-the-wall» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

现成的墙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fuera de la pared
570 millions of speakers

English

off-the-wall
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

और बंद दीवार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خارج الجدار ،
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вне- стены
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

off- the-wall
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বন্ধ-প্রাচীর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hors-la- mur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Di luar dinding
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

off- the-wall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

とっぴな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오프벽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mati-tembok
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

off-the- tường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இனிய சுவரின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑफ-द-वॉल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dışı duvar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

off - the-wall
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

off -the-wall
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вне- стіни
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

off-the- perete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

off -the -wall
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

off- die - muur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

off-the -wall
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

off- the-wall
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of off-the-wall

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OFF-THE-WALL»

The term «off-the-wall» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.197 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of off-the-wall
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «off-the-wall».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OFF-THE-WALL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «off-the-wall» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «off-the-wall» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about off-the-wall

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7 QUOTES WITH «OFF-THE-WALL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word off-the-wall.
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Afrojack
I have been fully involved in designing my stage shows; it's important to me to do something really unique and almost off-the-wall to bring the music and the visuals together. I love design and actually went to school for a bit for graphic design, so it isn't so much 'pressure' for me; it's a way to be creative, and I really enjoy it.
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Beck
I have heard some stuff that might be influenced by my records, but it's usually pretty wacky and off-the-wall, which is kind of annoying, to be frank.
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Bonnie Bedelia
Whenever there's heavy-duty emotional work to be done, they call me. As for playing the completely off-the-wall, sexy, gorgeous lady that I am - no, they don't think of me.
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Lizzy Caplan
There's definitely a luxury to the fluidity of not being a mega-star. I've done a ton of really, really odd, off-the-wall movies. There's this movie I did called 'Queens of Country' a couple of summers ago that is so bananas, and if I was at a certain level, I probably would not have done that movie.
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Kate O'Mara
I love the Wendy Syred boutique in Taunton. She has fantastic off-the-wall stuff, such as Vivienne Westwood. And I always have huge success in Omah Shoes, which is also in Taunton. I've got such small feet - three and a half - but I always find my size there.
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Morley Safer
Clinton's pardoning of Marc Rich was off-the-wall.
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Nicole Scherzinger
It turns out that understanding the British public is not rocket science. The British appreciate honesty and they also have a bonkers, off-the-wall sense of humour like me.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OFF-THE-WALL»

Discover the use of off-the-wall in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to off-the-wall and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall: How I Learned to Love My Body ...
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall charts Gruys’s awakening as she vows to give up mirrors and other reflective surfaces, relying on friends and her fiancé to help her gauge both her appearance and outlook on life. The result?
Kjerstin Gruys, 2014
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Off the Wall: A Portrait of Robert Rauschenberg
Calvin Tomkins first discovered the work of Robert Rauschenberg in the late 1950s, when he began to look seriously at contemporary art.
Calvin Tomkins, 2005
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Vans: Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals
Looks at the history of Vans and the artists, musicians, and action sports figures who inspired it.
Doug Palladini, 2009
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Off the Wall at Sardi's: Over 275 Color Reproductions of the ...
In Off the Wall at Sardi's, featuring over 275 of the best of the world-famous Sardi's caricatures, Vincent Sardi, Jr. tells the star-studded tale of how the restaurant became the place for Broadway and Hollywood legends to dine and dally.
Vincent Sardi, Thomas E. West, 2000
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Off the Wall
These works were not intended as ends in themselves, but nonetheless they are as complete, interesting and exciting as the artist could render.
Tony Urquhart, 2008
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Stories Off the Wall
The author recounts his experiences as a climber, including impressions of fellow climbers, places, close calls, and unsuccessful expeditions
John Roskelley, 1998
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The Day I (Almost) Killed Two Gretzkys: And Other ...
This book is a ton of fun." - Jeremy Roenick, former NHL star "This guy does it all-he writes as well as he does television. That same somewhat aberrant sense of humour leaps off the pages. Sports fans will love this book!
James Duthie, 2010
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Off-The-Wall Marketing Ideas: Jump-Start Your Sales Without ...
Off-The-Wall Marketing Ideas is a gold mine of valuable, no-cost, and low-cost marketing secrets.
Nancy Michaels, Debbi J. Karpowicz, 1999
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Miss Small Is Off the Wall!
Miss Small, the gym teacher, is teaching the gang to juggle scarves, balance feathers, and do the Chicken Dance! Is this any way to stay in shape?
Dan Gutman, 2005
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Off the Wall
A cuninng and original use of tartan? We have it. A little hat giving madam that indefinable flight hostess air? Check. And the chic Herr is not far behind with his jaunty cap.
‎2005

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OFF-THE-WALL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term off-the-wall is used in the context of the following news items.
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See cliff divers answer off-the-wall questions!
See cliff divers answer off-the-wall questions! Vertical video exclusive: We grabbed the stars of cliff diving for a game of 'Would You Rather...'. «Red Bull, Jul 15»
2
America's Road Trip: Route 66's Most Fascinating Museums
Alongside the diners and natural wonders, Route 66 is a haven for off-the-wall collections and eclectic museums. Here are seven of the most ... «Smithsonian, Jul 15»
3
Red Carpet Report Card: Fawad Khan, Rani Mukherji, Neha Dhupia …
In a sea of Gauri and Nainika gowns, it was a treat to spot an off-the-wall Balmain number on supermodel Bhumika Arora. Since the sequinned ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
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BigBang brings on the party with fancy moves, solid vocals and off
... present in the same space to experience BigBang's explosive live performance, complete with laughs at the band's off-the-wall humour. Plus ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
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Premiers conference could see clash over pipelines and emissions
But this isn't some, forgive the pun, off-the-wall broadside. Saskatchewan is an oil-producing province, already struggling with the effects of ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
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11 crazy off-the-wall tributes to Steve Jobs -- from haircuts to tattoos
Steve Jobs' unwavering commitment to quality and innovation earned him many admirers throughout the world, and when an icon like him ... «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
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5 Off-The-Wall Fitness Classes Every Girl Should Try
There's so many ways to work out now that it's hard to keep up. From classes inspired by Beyonce to sessions that look more like Cirque De ... «News 92 FM, Jul 15»
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Ellen Pao Is Out as CEO of Reddit
“The good has been off-the-wall inspiring, and the ugly made me doubt humanity.” Sam Altman, a Reddit board member and president of ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
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'Minions' Review: Wacky Yellow Rascals Aim For Superstar Status In …
This is frenetic, wacky, looney off-the-wall fun all the way. Nothing more, nothing less. Families will eat it up as they are already doing in several ... «Deadline, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Off-The-Wall [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/off-the-wall>. Apr 2024 ».
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