offkey
/ɔfˈki/
adverb
- In a manner that is out of tune or musically incorrect.
- The trumpet player hit the note offkey.
- He played the melody offkey, ruining the performance.
- She sang offkey throughout the entire song.
adjective
- Not in the correct musical pitch; sounding out of tune.
- The singer's voice was offkey during the chorus.
- He played a few offkey notes on the guitar.
- The choir sounded offkey because they hadn't practiced enough.
- Not quite right or appropriate in a social or emotional context; discordant.
- The mood of the party felt offkey after the argument.
- Her offkey comment during the meeting surprised her coworkers.
- His offkey joke made everyone uncomfortable.
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