off-the-wall

off-the-wall Definition

☆ off·-the-wall (-t̸hə wôl′)

adjective

Slang very unusual, eccentric, unconventional, etc.

off-the-wall Usage Examples

Converse of object

sound: To some this might sound a bit off-the-wall, but I can assure you it works!

Modifies a noun

humor: The poignant and imaginative production is a hefty mix of off-the-wall humor mixed with personal pain.
comedy: Dean Kish The thought of pairing up Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler in an off-the-wall comedy seemed like a winning formula.
character: Barney Miller ( Hal Linden ) was the only stable person in an office filled with off-the-wall characters.
idea: An AMEE ' Fringe ' will be held for the first time, to showcase off-the-wall ideas about medical education.
scenario: Slightly absurdist, off-the-wall scenarios delivered with absolute believability.
sense: He's feeling bad, but do listen... " ( Laughs ) They had a really good, off-the-wall sense of humor.

Noun used with modifier

bit: Hebden Bridge has always had a reputation for being arty-farty, and since the 1930s has been seen as a bit off-the-wall.

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