offhand
Use Offhand in a sentence
adverb
1.
cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.
2.
without previous thought or preparation; extempore: to decide offhand to take a trip.
adjective
3.
informal, casual, curt, or brusque: an offhand manner.
4.
Also, off·hand·ed. done or made offhand.
5.
Glassmaking. working manually and without the use of molds: offhand blowing.
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offhand (ˌɒfˈhænd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj, —adv | |
| 1. | without care, thought, or consideration; sometimes, brusque or ungracious: an offhand manner |
| 2. | without preparation or warning; impromptu |
| off'handedly | |
| —adv | |
| off'handedness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The setup is ideal for capturing offhand noodling or tunes that pop up in your head on the bus.
These pictures make statements too, but in a more offhand language.
The net effect combines high seriousness and offhand charm.
The envoys' reception was so offhand that they decided to cut their trip short and returned home in a huff.
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