Definition of off the hook
off the hook 
adjective
- very good, excellent; "cool". Also many variations such as off the heezy, off the fa-sheezy, off the clock, etc.
Yo man, that movie was off da hook!
Citation from "The Sniffles", Raising Hope (TV, 2010), Season 1 Episode 7 blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
Last edited on Mar 30 2013. Submitted by K-Money from Wilmington, NC, USA on Oct 31 1997.
- extremely upset.
Yo, since you told all her business, she's been acting off the hook.
- See more words with the same meaning: angry, annoyed, offended.
Last edited on Feb 23 1998. Submitted by Mr. Notaplayah from Washington, DC, USA on Feb 23 1998.
- wild or crazy.
That party was off the hook!
- See more words with the same meaning: wild, ridiculous, extreme.
Last edited on Jun 04 1998. Submitted by thomas ". from VA Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA on Jun 04 1998.
- to be proven not guilty of something, or to be ruled out as a suspect, usually when one is in fact the perpetrator.
Citation from "Spring Breakout", Arrested Development (TV, 2005), Season 2 Episode 17 blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: innocent, not responsible.
Last edited on Nov 22 2010. Submitted by Carrie S. from San Diego, CA, USA on Feb 03 2000.
- to escape one's responsibility or duty.
The boss found someone else to do it, so I'm off the hook.
- See more words with the same meaning: innocent, not responsible.
Last edited on Feb 03 2000. Submitted by Carrie S. from San Diego, CA, USA on Feb 03 2000.
- not responsible.
Citation from "The Righteous Brothers", Arrested Development (TV, 2005), Season 2 Episode 18 blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Pride", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 7 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Oct 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 30 2010.
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Other terms relating to 'angry, annoyed, offended': | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical substance to which permanently-angry people are addicted to. | |
| Definitions include: mad or irritated. | |
| Definitions include: slightly angry. | |
| Definitions include: in a bad mood. | |
| Definitions include: excited. | |
| Definitions include: angry. | |
| Definitions include: sexually aroused. | |
| Definitions include: verbally ill-tempered. | |
| Definitions include: annoyed, angry, upset, disappointed. | |
| Definitions include: Used in the expression, "What, am I wood?" which means "Don't ignore me"; "Don't act like I have no feelings"; etc. | |
| Definitions include: offended, upset, or angry, usually by a small slight or a friendly insult. | |
| Definitions include: angry. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: aggressive behavior caused by excessive steroid use. | |
| Definitions include: angry. | |
Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun': | |
| Definitions include: Origin: The Fly Girls. | |
| Definitions include: cool or sweet. | |
| Definitions include: A shortened form of the word decent. As in fairly good, awesome, nice, cool, sweet, great, cute, | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: of a situation or current life condition, good. | |
| Definitions include: (adj.) 1. a form of the word 'really' 2. see: cool, sweet. | |
| Definitions include: something really great. | |
| Definitions include: "cool". | |
| Definitions include: very cool. | |
| Definitions include: "cool", "neat", "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: fantastic. | |
| Definitions include: used with a subject matter to refer to a person with deep, expert knowledge of that subject matter. | |
| Definitions include: A synonym with "cool." | |
| Definitions include: very good; excellent; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: a very good, trusted friend, often from childhood; "homie"; "boy". | |
Other terms relating to 'innocent, not responsible': | |
| Definitions include: to only get light punishment. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: to escape punishment. | |
| Definitions include: to go free from a criminal charge. | |
| Definitions include: to avoid punishment. | |
| Definitions include: nice, excellent, worthy of envy; "cool"; "tight"; "awesome"; etc. | |
| Definitions include: to avoid punishment for an offense. | |
Other terms relating to 'wild, ridiculous, extreme': | |
| Definitions include: good; excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: extreme; "all out". | |
| Definitions include: "off the heezy fosheezy." | |
| Definitions include: excited. | |
| Definitions include: also balls to the wall. | |
| Definitions include: extreme. | |
| Definitions include: tight cool sweet. etc. also nice something is nice. | |
| Definitions include: "off the heezy for sheezy", i.e. "off the hook for sure". | |
| Definitions include: a wild party. | |
| Definitions include: "ridiculous". | |
| Definitions include: extreme. | |
| Definitions include: to undergo a medical procedure with no regard to one-self's mental or physical comfort, i.e. refusing all procedural drugs meant to help one relax, forget and relieve pain, all in an effort to save time. | |
| Definitions include: aggravation. | |
| Definitions include: crazy, unbelievable, or highly agreeable. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'hook': | |
| Definitions include: A jerk or bastard. | |
| Definitions include: "hell". | |
| Definitions include: one's home, or place of living | |
| Definitions include: house. | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "hook up". | |
| Definitions include: A ghetto form of "please give me." | |
| Definitions include: addicted. | |
| Definitions include: Hooking is the slang word for understanding or knowing. | |
| Definitions include: completely. | |
| Definitions include: a person who provides illegal drugs. | |
| Definitions include: See hook up. | |
| Definitions include: see off the hook. | |
| Definitions include: hands. | |
| Definitions include: extreme; wild; awesome. | |
| Definitions include: alternate spelling of off the hook. | |
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Other terms relating to 'off': | |
| Definitions include: what was previously expected to happen may not. | |
| Definitions include: large buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: to move away from. | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: to get out of a prior obligation by asking. | |
| Definitions include: to take on a situation one can't master. | |
| Definitions include: to reprimand. | |
| Definitions include: to ignore another person(s) in a rude manner. | |
| Definitions include: to get rid of aggression or anger. | |
| Definitions include: to do something to get rid of negative emotions. | |
| Definitions include: to cheat on one's spouse. | |
| Definitions include: to bore one. | |
| Definitions include: to suggest ideas to another person to get feedback. | |
| Definitions include: annoyed, very cross. | |
| Definitions include: to end a relationship. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: a good estimate. | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: meaning caring about everything. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
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