Definition of Offhand
Offhand
off·hand
Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
Done or said without prior thought or preparation.
e.g. She gave an offhand comment about the weather during the meeting.
(adjective)
cool, careless, or uninterested in manner, often to the point of seeming rude or offensive, or characterized by such a manner;
e.g. They were insulted by his offhand behavior in such a serious situation.
(adverb)
spontaneously, without much previous preparation or consideration;
e.g. She asked offhand what we thought of the latest turn of events.
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