offside
Americanadjective
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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.
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with or in doubtful propriety or taste; risqué.
an offside joke.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of offside
Example Sentences
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Anthony, scorer of Burnley's second goal, was offside by the width of his shoulder, something he described as "disappointing".
From BBC
Hull were then reduced to 12 men for Jed Cartwright's tackle from an offside position and the visitors took full advantage to put Jones-Bishop into the right corner in front of their supporters.
From BBC
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
The striker's celebrations were cut short by the offside flag but a VAR review showed he was onside and the goal was given.
From Barron's
Jesus beat the offside trap and unselfishly squared to Gibbs-White, who slotted home despite losing his footing while shooting.
From Barron's
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