offside

[awf-sahyd, of-] / ˈɔfˈsaɪd, ˈɒf- /

ADJECTIVE

off base

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erroneous inaccurate mistaken sadly mistaken wrong

STRONG

amiss improper inappropriate unsuitable

WEAK

beside the point inapt malapropos out in left field out of line unconnected unrelated

ADJECTIVE

risqué

Synonyms

WEAK

X-rated amoral bawdy blue breezy crude daring dirty earthy erotic filthy foul gross hot immodest immoral indecent indecorous indelicate indiscreet inelegant lewd lurid naughty obscene off-base off-color offensive out of line provocative purple racy raw ribald salacious salty shady sizzling smart smutty spicy suggestive unrefined vulgar wanton warm wicked

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The Galaxy pleaded for an offside call but were ignored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

How much of a game-changer will the new 'daylight' offside rule prove to be?

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Its second was to rule out a Wrexham equaliser that would have taken the game to penalties, Lewis Brunt inches offside as he connected with Kieffer Moore's header on the line.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The Argentine World Cup winner then slotted in deep into stoppage time and this time the goal did stand despite Hugo Ekitike standing in an offside position earlier in the move.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Soon the Fugees made a run down the right side, but Muamer drew the linesman’s flag for being offside.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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