offside

offside
/awf"suyd", of"-/, adj., adv.
1. Sports. illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or in advance of the ball or puck at the beginning of or during play or a play: The touchdown was nullified because the offensive left tackle was offside.
2. with or in doubtful propriety or taste; risqué: an offside joke.
[1840-50; OFF + SIDE1]

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