offhand
[ awf-hand, of- ]
/ ˈɔfˈhænd, ˈɒf- /
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adverb
cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.
without previous thought or preparation; extempore: to decide offhand to take a trip.
adjective
informal, casual, curt, or brusque: an offhand manner.
Also offhanded. done or made offhand.
Glassmaking. working manually and without the use of molds: offhand blowing.
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OTHER WORDS FROM offhand
off·hand·ed·ly, adverboff·hand·ed·ness, nounWords nearby offhand
offertory, of few words, man of., off-glide, off-grid, off guard, offhand, off-hour, Offiah, office, office automation, office bearer
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offhand
/ (ˌɒfˈhænd) /
adjective, adverb Also: offhanded
without care, thought, or consideration; sometimes, brusque or ungraciousan offhand manner
without preparation or warning; impromptu
Derived forms of offhand
offhandedly, adverboffhandedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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