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- [awf, of kee]
- /ɔf, ɒf ki/
- /ɒf kiː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awf, of kee]
- /ɔf, ɒf ki/
Definitions of off key words
- adjective off key deviating from the correct tone or pitch; out of tune. 1
- adjective off key Informal. somewhat irregular, abnormal, or incongruous. 1
- adjective off key out of tune 1
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Origin of off key
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Off key
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
off key popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
off key usage trend in Literature
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