off the chain
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Free from work or direct supervision.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“Here,” said Wigmore, “no bickering tonight, and no politics either. I’m off the chain, and we’re going to take you out to dinner at Oddy’s, and a theatre.”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Crazy and exciting; delirious and wild.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Completely insane; crazy.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “off the chain” mean?
Free from work or direct supervision.
Is “off the chain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.