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OFF-THE-WALL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does off-the-wall mean?
• OFF-THE-WALL (adjective)
The adjective OFF-THE-WALL has 1 sense:
1. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Familiarity information: OFF-THE-WALL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Synonyms:
bizarre; eccentric; flakey; flaky; freakish; freaky; gonzo; off-the-wall; outlandish; outre
Context example:
outre and affected stage antics
Similar:
unconventional (not conventional or conformist)
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