What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start to thump eccentric (7)" mean?

The definition is "eccentric". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym="start") + BEAT (synonym="thump.") = OFFBEAT; definition: "eccentric" The answer is OFFBEAT.

Start to thump eccentric (7)

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