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off-key

adjective or adverb
\ ˈȯf-ˈkē How to pronounce off-key (audio) \

Definition of off-key

1 : varying in pitch from the proper tone of a melody
2 : irregular, anomalous

First Known Use of off-key

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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off-key

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English Language Learners Definition of off-key

: not in tune : above or below the proper pitch

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