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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 and see translations in other languages.

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    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.

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

  5. 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.

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

    Offhand can be an adjective meaning unfriendly or impolite, or an adverb meaning without preparation or study. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and related terms.

  7. 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.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffhand adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Offhand is an adjective that means not showing much interest in somebody/something in a way that is rude or upsets somebody. Learn how to use it with examples, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar notes.