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 DK Kaytan October 6, 2004

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 Bones1966 May 25, 2009

off the hook

adj.

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

That song is off the hook!

by Eric S. December 2, 2003

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 Wanderlust June 3, 2004

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 Lolwhaddup January 15, 2019

Off the hook

A duo consisting two singers, pearl and marina, they are from the game franchise “splatoon” and only appear in splatoon 2

The song Acid hues by Off the hook is such a Bop!

by Deepfried February 21, 2021

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 privatejokr December 22, 2003