offbeat
IPA: ˈɔfbˈit
noun
- (music) The beats not normally accented in a measure.
- (slang) An unconventional person, someone who does not follow the beat, who chooses not to conform.
adjective
- Unusual; unconventional; not ordinary.
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Examples of "offbeat" in Sentences
- I guess I like the offbeat historical tidbit.
- The plan sounds a bit weird and offbeat to me.
- The show was famous for its comedic style and offbeat writing.
- Zito is known for his idiosyncrasies and his offbeat personality.
- Lee countered his offbeat politics with a strong sense of the game.
- The offbeat character was based on another one of Troy's wacky ideas.
- I am drawn to the macabre, the bizarre, the sensational and the offbeat.
- The column offered an offbeat, warm and often humorous take on fatherhood.
- The public is invited to join in their weekly screenings of offbeat cinema.
- There isn't anything mentioned in the article about this offbeat in bluegrass.
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