offbeat — unconventional or unusual in style, especially in an amusing way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unconventional or unusual in style, especially in an amusing way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːfbiːt/
Korean meaning: 색다른, 특이한, 비주류의
Korean pronunciation: **오프**비트
Example Sentences
- The café has an offbeat decoration with upside-down chairs hanging from the ceiling.
- Her offbeat fashion sense includes wearing socks with sandals to formal events.
- The director is known for his offbeat films that challenge conventional storytelling.
offbeat
ADJECTIVE//ˈɔːfbiːt//
unconventional or unusual in style, especially in an amusing way
unconventional or unusual in style, especially in an amusing way
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
His offbeat rhythm ignores the heartbeat, but keeps everyone upbeat!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the combination of the prefix 'off-' (meaning away from or not) and the noun 'beat' (a rhythmic pulse). The term originated in music to describe rhythm that falls on unconventional beats, later extending to mean anything unconventional or unusual.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“The café has an offbeat decoration with upside-down chairs hanging from the ceiling.”
“Her offbeat fashion sense includes wearing socks with sandals to formal events.”
“The director is known for his offbeat films that challenge conventional storytelling.”
“My grandmother's offbeat cooking includes putting ice cream on pizza.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free