"that is not at the maximum," 1906, originally in reference to electrical systems, from off- (adj.) (see off (prep.)) + peak (n.).
offing
off-key
off-limits
off-line
off-load
off-peak
off-putting
off-ramp
off-rhyme
off-road
off-scouring
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