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 off·hand·ed. done or made offhand.
Glassmaking. working manually and without the use of molds: offhand blowing.

Origin of offhand

First recorded in 1685–95; off + hand

OTHER WORDS FROM offhand

off·hand·ed·ly, adverb off·hand·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby offhand

offer document, offer price, offering, offering price, offertory, offhand, offiah, office, office automation, office bearer, office block

Words related to offhandedly

carelessly, indifferently, heedlessly

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British Dictionary definitions for offhandedly

offhand
/ (ˌɒfˈhænd) /

adjective, adverb Also: offhanded

without care, thought, or consideration; sometimes, brusque or ungracious an offhand manner
without preparation or warning; impromptu

Derived forms of offhand

offhandedly, adverb offhandedness, noun