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off-key

adjective or adverb \ ˈȯf-ˈkē \

Definition of off-key

1 : varying in pitch from the proper tone of a melody
2 : irregular, anomalous

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First Known Use of off-key

1901

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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OFF-KEY Defined for English Language Learners

off-key

adjective

Definition of off-key for English Language Learners

  • : not in tune : above or below the proper pitch

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