Off the wall
adjective
Something or someone that is unusual or unpredictable.
Her off the wall humor always made everyone laugh.
Often appears as...
- off the wall idea
- off the wall comment
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Something that comes from nowhere, unexpected or not related to the current discussion.
His off the wall reply caught everyone by surprise.
Often appears as...
- off the wall remark
- off the wall reply
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Not paying much attention, not fully engaged in a situation.
He was feeling off the wall, so he missed important details of the meeting.
Often appears as...
- feeling off the wall
- being off the wall
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Something or someone that is unusual or unpredictable.
Her off the wall humor always made everyone laugh.
Often appears as...
- off the wall idea
- off the wall comment
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Something that comes from nowhere, unexpected or not related to the current discussion.
His off the wall reply caught everyone by surprise.
Often appears as...
- off the wall remark
- off the wall reply
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Not paying much attention, not fully engaged in a situation.
He was feeling off the wall, so he missed important details of the meeting.
Often appears as...
- feeling off the wall
- being off the wall
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unusual Humor
Used to describe a specific kind of humor that is strange and unexpected.
His off the wall jokes had us all in stitches.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Charm
It's informal, so fit it into casual conversations rather than formal documents.
We loved her off the wall outfit at the casual party.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Concepts
Indicates originality, often a compliment to someone's creativity.
Your off the wall concept for the project was a game-changer.
Pro Tip 1/3Unusual Humor
Used to describe a specific kind of humor that is strange and unexpected.
His off the wall jokes had us all in stitches.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Charm
It's informal, so fit it into casual conversations rather than formal documents.
We loved her off the wall outfit at the casual party.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Concepts
Indicates originality, often a compliment to someone's creativity.
Your off the wall concept for the project was a game-changer.
Pro Tip 1/3Unusual Humor
Used to describe a specific kind of humor that is strange and unexpected.
His off the wall jokes had us all in stitches.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Charm
It's informal, so fit it into casual conversations rather than formal documents.
We loved her off the wall outfit at the casual party.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Concepts
Indicates originality, often a compliment to someone's creativity.
Your off the wall concept for the project was a game-changer.
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