phrase
Music Slang
Off The Hook
/ɔːf ðə hʊk/ · phrase · slang
Wild, exciting, and amazing — so good it's out of control.
0
Definitions
1
Out of control in a great way, beyond expectations.
“The crowd went off the hook when she hit the high note.”
by community
0
2
Extremely exciting, fun, or impressive.
“That party was off the hook.”
by community
0
3
Extremely busy or in high demand.
“The phones have been off the hook all day.”
by community
0
Off The Hook In A Sentence
The festival lineup this year is off the hook.
Sales were off the hook after the promo dropped.
That game went into overtime and the energy was off the hook.
Origin & Usage
AAVE and hip-hop slang of the 90s, drawing on the image of a telephone left 'off the hook,' meaning ringing nonstop and out of control.
People Also Ask
What does 'off the hook' mean?
It means wild, exciting, and amazing, so good that it's out of control.
Is 'off the hook' the same as 'off the chain'?
Yes, both 90s phrases mean the same thing: wildly fun and impressive.
Where does 'off the hook' come from?
It's 90s hip-hop slang based on a phone left off the hook, ringing nonstop and out of control.
Comments 0