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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.

    • Simplified

      OFFBEAT translate: 不寻常的，奇特的；不落俗套的. Learn more in the...

    • Traditional

      OFFBEAT translate: 不尋常的，奇特的；不落俗套的. Learn more in the...

    • Off-The-Shelf

      OFF THE SHELF definition: 1. If a product can be bought off...

  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. 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 beat in music. Learn how to use offbeat in sentences and see synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency.

  6. 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.

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

    Offbeat means different from what most people expect. It is often used to describe humour, music, or art that is unconventional or original. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms 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.