1570s, "procrastinating," from the verbal phrase; see off (adv.) + put (v.). Meaning "creating an unfavorable impression" is attested by 1894.
an off-putting remark
off-key
off-limits
off-line
off-load
off-peak
off-putting
off-ramp
off-rhyme
off-road
off-scouring
off-season
