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Define Off The Hook Meaning

Off The Hook
cool; happening

That party was off the hook!
By Fidela
Off The Hook
Off the hook is actually a modernization of a series of slang words. Closely related to off the chain, there refering to something being so "fresh" and "new" that its literally right off the store shelf. (started in reference to clothes, the hangar being the hook)

Them shoes are off the hook dog.
By Zulema
Off The Hook
A synomym for "busy". Taken from a phone reference; when you leave a phone off the hook, you get a "busy" signal. The phrase is used to convey that there were a lot of people attending a particular event.

Hey, the club last nite was "off the hook!"
By Fifi
Off The Hook
adj.

1. exceeding the minimal standard of satisfaction.
2. appealing to one's mind

That song is off the hook!
By Lesly
Off The Hook
To express such demand or activity that it is beyond normal conditions.

Out of control.

Stems from: A phone ringing so much that it remains off the hook as a result. (so busy)

Man that cat was fighting 6 people and he beat them all. Yo, it was "off the hook", you should have seen it!!
By Jessica
Off The Hook
basically, it means its great party.

That party was off the hook!

or
"Don't get cooked, stay off the hook" lolololololol
By Gretta
Off The Hook
adj.
1. Freed, as from blame or a vexatious obligation: let me off the hook with a mild reprimand.
2. The Shiznit, something noteworthy, outstanding
3. Off the chain

"That That 70's show is off the hook, breh!"
By Jeana
Off The Hook
Intense or out of control, but typically in a good or fascinating way. The term is derived from a boxing metaphor - when boxers train on a heavy bag they can knock the bag "off the hook". Also see "knock him out of the box" for another popular boxing metaphor.

Did you see that Russian climbing video? Damn, those dudes were flipping off four story buildings! It was off the hook!
By Arda
Off The Hook
not hung up, for example a phone

Bitch: Nigga why you not returning my calls?
You: Because the phone was off the hook. And you a HUGE BITCH.
By Ilene
Off The Hook
To avoid an unwanted situation.

You saved mah cuz today, esse...For that, you OFF THE HOOK an I wont kill u.
By Avie