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OFF-KEY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does off-key mean?
• OFF-KEY (adjective)
The adjective OFF-KEY has 1 sense:
1. inaccurate in pitch
Familiarity information: OFF-KEY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inaccurate in pitch
Synonyms:
Context example:
her singing was off key
Similar:
inharmonious; unharmonious (not in harmony)
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