Definition of Offhand
Offhand
off·hand
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
informal or casual, relaxed and not deliberate or studied;
e.g. She had an offhand way of speaking that made people feel immediately comfortable.
(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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