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offside

off·side

UK/ɒfˈsaɪd/ uncommon slang uk us
adjective (1) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck

  • “the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside”
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adverb

1.

illegally in advance of the ball or puck

Origin

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

Phrases

  • off side
  • off-side rule
  • offside rule
  • offside trap

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