by Cyanite_Gem October 12, 2017

by Eric S. December 2, 2003

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)
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

by Lolwhaddup January 15, 2019

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
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
by privatejokr December 22, 2003

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 Stephen Mola November 3, 2007

Bitch: Nigga why you not returning my calls?
You: Because the phone was off the hook. And you a HUGE BITCH.
You: Because the phone was off the hook. And you a HUGE BITCH.
by Nick D February 10, 2003
