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Meaning of offhand

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

offhand

Pronunciation:/ˌɔfˈhænd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Without planning or thinking ahead.

    Example: She gave an offhand speech.

  2. Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.

    Example: He doesn't realise how hurtful his offhand remarks can be.

  3. Curt, abrupt, unfriendly.

    Example: She was quite offhand with me yesterday.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.

    Example: Offhand, I'd guess that that's a yellow-bellied sapsucker.

  2. In an offhand manner.