offhand
[awf-hand, of-]
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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 off·hand·ed. done or made offhand.
Glassmaking. working manually and without the use of molds: offhand blowing.
Origin of offhand
Synonyms for offhand
Antonyms for offhand
4. considered.
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Examples from the Web for offhanded
Historical Examples of offhanded
"I suppose they have a baby by now," she said in an offhanded tone.
Virgin SoilIvan S. Turgenev
Nobody hurt, you see, remarked Grizzly, in an offhanded way.
Ralph, the Train DispatcherAllen Chapman
But Lou was jolly and frank and offhanded, while Ruth was painfully shy and reserved, and that was the secret of the whole matter.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901Lucy Maud Montgomery
Poor little Jane adds, "These words told me offhanded and without preparation agitated my soul within me."
Ten Girls from HistoryKate Dickinson Sweetser
The cards were laid on the table by him, and Hop picked them up in an offhanded way.
Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass"An Old Scout
offhand
adjective, adverb Also: offhanded
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