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offhand

[awf-hand, of-]

off·hand

[awf-hand, of-]
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 is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

Origin:
1685–95; off + hand

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


1. short, shortly, abruptly. 3, 4. impromptu, extempore.


4. considered.

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offhand (ˌɒfˈhænd)
 
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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