Offbeat
adjective
Not usual, different from what is normal or expected.
He had a very offbeat sense of humor that only a few people understood.
Often appears as...
- offbeat humor
- offbeat style
adjective
Referring to music, in an unusual place compared to the regular rhythm.
The offbeat rhythm gives the song a jazzy feel.
Often appears as...
- offbeat rhythm
- offbeat music
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Technical
adjective
Not usual, different from what is normal or expected.
He had a very offbeat sense of humor that only a few people understood.
Often appears as...
- offbeat humor
- offbeat style
adjective
Referring to music, in an unusual place compared to the regular rhythm.
The offbeat rhythm gives the song a jazzy feel.
Often appears as...
- offbeat rhythm
- offbeat music
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Individuality
Offbeat often describes things characteristic of unique or niche cultures.
She enjoys offbeat films from independent filmmakers.
Pro Tip 2/3Might be Puzzling
If someone's actions or style is offbeat, it may confuse people who expect conventional behavior.
His offbeat dress sense caught everyone's attention at the formal event.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humor
Offbeat humor might not be immediately funny to everyone due to its unconventional nature.
The comedian's offbeat jokes were a hit with a niche crowd.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Individuality
Offbeat often describes things characteristic of unique or niche cultures.
She enjoys offbeat films from independent filmmakers.
Pro Tip 2/3Might be Puzzling
If someone's actions or style is offbeat, it may confuse people who expect conventional behavior.
His offbeat dress sense caught everyone's attention at the formal event.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humor
Offbeat humor might not be immediately funny to everyone due to its unconventional nature.
The comedian's offbeat jokes were a hit with a niche crowd.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Individuality
Offbeat often describes things characteristic of unique or niche cultures.
She enjoys offbeat films from independent filmmakers.
Pro Tip 2/3Might be Puzzling
If someone's actions or style is offbeat, it may confuse people who expect conventional behavior.
His offbeat dress sense caught everyone's attention at the formal event.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humor
Offbeat humor might not be immediately funny to everyone due to its unconventional nature.
The comedian's offbeat jokes were a hit with a niche crowd.
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which explored small-town life with stinging language, offbeat humor, and delightfully unsavory scenarios. In her spare time O’Connor drew cartoons, and her writing is also brimming with caricature.
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Cacophony is the...
because I hadn't had the chance to study music formally my personal metronome was the complex cacophony of sounds in a crop the chance of hawk is selling in the streets the offbeat melodies of
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Freaky Lizard PIPE National...
get the frilled lizard on the run because a frilled lizard on the run is one of nature's most offbeat entertaining sights I mean check out that leg action the way it runs pumping its back legs akimbo has earned it the name bicycle lizard
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Why should you read...
which explored small-town life with stinging language, offbeat humor, and delightfully unsavory scenarios. In her spare time O’Connor drew cartoons, and her writing is also brimming with caricature.
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Cacophony is the...
because I hadn't had the chance to study music formally my personal metronome was the complex cacophony of sounds in a crop the chance of hawk is selling in the streets the offbeat melodies of
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge
English Actress
If you hear somebody say something absolutely horrendous about their own life, in quite a flippant, offbeat kind of way, when you meet people clearly trying to be strong and brave, the ones who are really good at it are the ones who break my heart the most.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
Because of how much movies cost, it's dangerous to be experimental on one film after the other. But we can experiment with television. We can do things that are fringe and bring ideas to the table that are offbeat and original.
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Manoj Bajpayee
Indian Actor
My offbeat choices definitely don't get me too much money because they are made in a very restrained budget. We do it because we love cinema, because we are passionate about the content and new ways of storytelling.
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Paul Morrissey
American Director
Andy was an offbeat personality, shy and insecure. The whole reason for taking a camera with him wherever he went was because he was so shy. He'd break the ice by taking pictures.
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Urmila Matondkar
Indian Actress
I have always tried to make life interesting for myself by doing different roles that connect mainstream cinema with its offbeat counterpart.
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Zuleikha Robinson
British Actress
I definitely like to play characters that don't fit any kind of mold; that are slightly offbeat, because it's more fun to play.
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Mark Cuban
American Businessman
I create offbeat advice; I don't follow it. I rarely take third-party advice on my investments.
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Mark Frost
American Novelist
My point of view has always been a bit more offbeat.
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Mischa Barton
American Actress
I like playing dark, offbeat, quirky characters.
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Shoojit Sircar
Indian Director
My films are completely offbeat.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge
English Actress
If you hear somebody say something absolutely horrendous about their own life, in quite a flippant, offbeat kind of way, when you meet people clearly trying to be strong and brave, the ones who are really good at it are the ones who break my heart the most.
Quote examples
Steven Spielberg
American Director
Because of how much movies cost, it's dangerous to be experimental on one film after the other. But we can experiment with television. We can do things that are fringe and bring ideas to the table that are offbeat and original.
Quote examples
Manoj Bajpayee
Indian Actor
My offbeat choices definitely don't get me too much money because they are made in a very restrained budget. We do it because we love cinema, because we are passionate about the content and new ways of storytelling.
Quote examples
Paul Morrissey
American Director
Andy was an offbeat personality, shy and insecure. The whole reason for taking a camera with him wherever he went was because he was so shy. He'd break the ice by taking pictures.
Quote examples
Urmila Matondkar
Indian Actress
I have always tried to make life interesting for myself by doing different roles that connect mainstream cinema with its offbeat counterpart.
Quote examples
Zuleikha Robinson
British Actress
I definitely like to play characters that don't fit any kind of mold; that are slightly offbeat, because it's more fun to play.
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Mark Cuban
American Businessman
I create offbeat advice; I don't follow it. I rarely take third-party advice on my investments.
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Mark Frost
American Novelist
My point of view has always been a bit more offbeat.
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Mischa Barton
American Actress
I like playing dark, offbeat, quirky characters.
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Shoojit Sircar
Indian Director
My films are completely offbeat.
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