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 Stephen Mola September 22, 2007

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 Nick D February 11, 2003

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 Joshiro007 February 20, 2003

off the hook

In "black" terminology, off the hook simply means great/outrageous.

Yo, that movie was OFF THE HOOK!!!
Man, that kiss was off the hook!!
My sex is going to be off the hook boy!!

by YearRoundPMSGirl November 01, 2003

off the hook

A phrase that white people say to make them selves look cool, but they're actually a loser.

white dude: Dude! That party was off the hook!

black dude: yur such a loser..

by erica March 15, 2005

off the hook

To show something is approved, sound as a pound, better than good. Not to be confused with to be let off with something (old phrase).

A hot bird walks past you in a bar. You say "That bird was off the hook".

by RockNRollStar May 24, 2006

off the hook

the fish that got away

I almost had that bass but it got off the hook.

by Steven January 30, 2004