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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 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
Last edited on Nov 19 2015. 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 censored in hope of resolving 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 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Pride", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 7 (2011) censored in hope of resolving 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: slightly angry. | |
| Definitions include: unable to tolerate any more. | |
| Definitions include: excited. | |
| Definitions include: extremely fun; exciting; wild. | |
| Definitions include: angry. | |
| Definitions include: See short fuse. | |
| Definitions include: to make a person agitated or angry. | |
| Definitions include: stolen. | |
| Definitions include: angry. | |
| Definitions include: mean or disrespectful. | |
| Definitions include: "cool"; "awesome"; "sweet". | |
| Definitions include: annoyed or angry. | |
| Definitions include: Said if someone is confused, mad, or if someone just did something really stupid, they're drove. | |
| Definitions include: annoyed, angry, upset, disappointed. | |
| Definitions include: offended, upset, or angry, usually by a small slight or a friendly insult. | |
Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun': | |
| Definitions include: extremely fun; exciting; wild. | |
| Definitions include: looking or being cool or hot. | |
| Definitions include: "fun". | |
| Definitions include: an exciting occurrence. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: "okay". | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
| Definitions include: "ill", i.e. very good. | |
| Definitions include: "stupid" (very) "fresh" (cool). | |
| Definitions include: Used to indicate an extreme like for something. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: of good quality. Also used to describe something that one is proud of. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: Outstanding, fine quality, excellent, or even more general usage - awesome. | |
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: See also balls to the wall. | |
| Definitions include: aggravation. | |
| Definitions include: crazy, unbelievable, or highly agreeable. | |
| Definitions include: extremely fun; exciting; wild. | |
| Definitions include: crazy, to act crazy or make something crazy | |
| Definitions include: crazy, i.e. strange, insane, or wild. | |
| Definitions include: "off the heezy fosheezy." | |
| Definitions include: in the style of punk rock; edgy; hardcore. | |
| Definitions include: ridiculous, absurd. | |
| Definitions include: extreme. | |
| Definitions include: use in place of "off the hook" meaning very good, excellent, cool, or tight. | |
| Definitions include: without restrictions. | |
| Definitions include: to undergo a medical procedure with no regard to one-self's mental or physical comfort. | |
| Definitions include: uncontrollable, uncivilized; "crazy". | |
| Definitions include: to act foolish; under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or to do something dangerous. | |
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Other terms relating to 'hook': | |
| Definitions include: jerk; 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 request to hook up a nigga, i.e. to give something to a person. | |
| Definitions include: addicted. | |
| Definitions include: 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. | |
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: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone. | |
| 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: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: Someone being butthurt over having something, they do to others regularly, done to the them | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
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