/awf"skreen", of"-/ , adj.
1. occurring, existing, or done away from the motion-picture or television screen: an offscreen voice.
2. in real life rather than on the motion-picture or television screen: the newscaster's offscreen personality.
adv.
3. apart or away from motion-picture or television performances; in actual life: Offscreen he's a racing-car enthusiast.
[ 1930-35; OFF + SCREEN ]