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Definition off-piste in British English

off-piste

adjective, adverb
1

off-piste skiing is not done on the marked pistes (=tracks) but on fresh snow that has not been skied on

Example

off-piste skiers/skiing

Example

If you haven't skied off-piste before, get some training from a mountain guide.

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2

different or differently from what is usual or expected

Example

Goldie's debut looked to slick jazz-funk and soul for off-piste inspiration.

Example

The canny young wine waiter took me off-piste with some superb wines left over from a tasting.

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Definition off-piste in British English