offbeat
adjective
1. (informal) strikingly unconventional
Similar word(s): unconventional, kinky, quirky
Sentences with offbeat as an adjective:
- He has such an offbeat sense of humor that hardly anyone finds his jokes amusing.
noun
1. an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
Similar word(s): upbeat
Definition categories: communication, beat, rhythm
Sentences with offbeat as a noun:
- The congregation clapped along on the offbeat.