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Definition of "on-key" [on-key]

  • In tune; striking or singing the proper notes. Opposite of <ant>off-key</ant>. (adjective)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

Use "on-key" in a sentence
  • "Model Karolina Kurkova, who presented an award while wearing a hooded DVF sequined jumpsuit, began singing in a surprisingly on-key voice, the lyrics to Lady Gaga's song "Paparazzi," before stopping herself."
  • "     He had this big car in the dream, a snazzy Mark IV, all midnight purple like Batman's, with bitchin 'chrome rims, cruise control, and a sound system made for the angels who scream out to heaven and hell, and on-key."
  • "Yet still, muffled under, that old sweet song croaked on-key."
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