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offside

[awf-sahyd, of-] / ˈɔfˈsaɪd, ˈɒf- /
ADJECTIVE
off base
Synonyms
STRONGEST
erroneous inaccurate mistaken sadly mistaken wrong
STRONG
amiss improper inappropriate unsuitable
WEAK
beside the point inapt malapropos out in left field out of line unconnected unrelated
ADJECTIVE
risqué
Synonyms
WEAK
X-rated amoral bawdy blue breezy crude daring dirty earthy erotic filthy foul gross hot immodest immoral indecent indecorous indelicate indiscreet inelegant lewd lurid naughty obscene off-base off-color offensive out of line provocative purple racy raw ribald salacious salty shady sizzling smart smutty spicy suggestive unrefined vulgar wanton warm wicked

Example Sentences

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The Galaxy pleaded for an offside call but were ignored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The hosts then celebrated what could have been winning goals twice, only for them to both be ruled out for offside.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

So, for the players themselves, how do they feel about the prospect of this new offside rule?

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Burnley's first heartbreak came in the 78th minute when Flemming thought he had bundled them into a 4-3 lead, but the offside flag quickly followed.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Caught offside, it took a moment for her to ascertain what her aunt meant by Like That.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

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