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    offhand

    adjective

    • 1. ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner: "you were a bit offhand with her this afternoon"

    adverb

    • 1. without previous thought or consideration: "I can't think of a better answer offhand"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFHAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Offhand can be an adjective meaning not friendly or an adverb meaning without looking or thinking. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › offhandOffhand Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Offhand can be an adverb or an adjective that means without previous thought or preparation. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of offhand from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › offhandOFFHAND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Offhand definition: cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely. See examples of OFFHAND used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › offhandOffhand - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The adjective offhand describes a remark or comment that is made without previous thought or preparation. If you are at a wedding, you may want to make a few offhand but nice remarks about the newlyweds. As an adjective, offhand can mean careless, brusque, or inconsiderate.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFHAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you say that someone is being offhand, you are critical of them for being unfriendly or impolite, and not showing any interest in what other people are doing or saying. [disapproval] He lapsed into long silences or became offensively off-hand. Consumers found the attitude of its staff offhand.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOFFHAND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Offhand can be an adjective meaning not friendly or an adverb meaning without looking or thinking. Learn how to use it in different contexts and hear how it sounds.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFF HAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Off hand means without having to ask or look up something. It is often used in spoken language to express lack of knowledge or memory. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, and examples.