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Off-guard Definition & Meaning

off-guard
adjective
  1. not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard"

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What does off-guard mean?
not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard"
What part of speech is off-guard?
Off-guard is an adjective.

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