Off-key Definition

ôfkē, ŏf-
adjective
Not on the right note; flat or sharp.
Webster's New World
Not quite in accord with what is normal, fitting, etc.
Webster's New World

(by extension) Not harmonious, or out of accord.

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adverb

In an off-key manner.

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Off-key Sentence Examples

  • The hammer was changed but the crack remains - and gives the distinctive, slightly off-key, tone that we hear today from.. .

  • There were drunks going down the Lane yelling Glory Glory Man United rather off-key.

  • But he had not quite so much fun when the vehicle started slowing and the engine started sounding rather off-key.

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Words Starting With

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YEYKEY

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