adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not specially prepared or designated for skiing, hence viewed as more exciting but also more dangerous. not-comparable

   "Please stay away from the off-piste slopes."

2. 2
   Deviating from what is seen as correct, usual or conventional. figuratively, not-comparable

   "His ideas are totally off-piste."

Adverb

1. 1
   In off-piste locations. not-comparable

   "We are skiing off-piste this morning."

Synonyms

All synonyms

off-trail

Antonyms

All antonyms

on-piste

Example

More examples

"He fell while skiing off-piste."

Etymology

From off- + piste.

Related phrases

off-pister

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