offbeat
offbeat is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, offbeat is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoffbeat
- The beats not normally accented in a measure.
Example: "The congregation clapped along on the offbeat."
- An unconventional person, someone who does not follow the beat, who chooses not to conform.
Synonyms: "free spirit", heteroclite, individualist, nonconformist, oddball
- Unusual; unconventional; not ordinary.
Example: "He has such an offbeat sense of humor that hardly anyone finds his jokes amusing."
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