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Offside

//ɒfˈsaɪd// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.
  2. 2
    Out of bounds. broadly, slang

    "[Verse 2:Kano]:On-sight, thought he was onside, innit. Saw them guys, no shots fired innit. If you ain't real then don't ride, innit. That postcode, that's offside, innit."

  3. 3
    To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk. US

    "an offside diner"

  4. 4
    Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
  5. 5
    To the side of a boat, opposite the primary side on which one paddles.
Adjective
  1. 1
    illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    illegally in advance of the ball or puck wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An offside play.
  2. 2
    (sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.) wordnet
  3. 3
    The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road. Australia, British

    "My offside wing mirror got snapped off."

  4. 4
    The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.
  5. 5
    The side of a canal opposite the towpath. British

Etymology

Etymology 1

From off- + side. Compare German Abseite (“remote area, backside”), German abseits (“out of the way, apart, aside”, adverb), Dutch afzijdig (“neutral, impartial”).

Etymology 2

From off- + side. Compare German Abseite (“remote area, backside”), German abseits (“out of the way, apart, aside”, adverb), Dutch afzijdig (“neutral, impartial”).

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