Offbeat

noun adjective

The beats not normally accented in a measure.

Meaning

  1. (noun) The beats not normally accented in a measure. “The congregation clapped along on the offbeat.”
  2. (noun) An unconventional person, someone who does not follow the beat, who chooses not to conform.
  3. (adjective) Unusual; unconventional; not ordinary. “He has such an offbeat sense of humor that hardly anyone finds his jokes amusing.”

Letter breakdown

  • Offbeat contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 15.

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Reader questions

What does Offbeat mean?

The beats not normally accented in a measure.

How many letters are in Offbeat?

Offbeat has 7 letters.

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