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1offhand
adverb off·hand \ˈȯf-ˈhand, -ˌhand\
: without previous thought or preparation
Full Definition of OFFHAND
: without premeditation or preparation : extempore <couldn't give the figures offhand>
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First Known Use of OFFHAND
1680
Rhymes with OFFHAND
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2offhand
adjective
: done or made without previous thought or preparation
: casual or informal
Full Definition of OFFHAND
2
: done or made offhand <offhand excuses>
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First Known Use of OFFHAND
1692
Related to OFFHAND
- Synonyms
- ad hoc, ad-lib, down and dirty, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, improvisational, improvised, extemporaneous, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unrehearsed, unstudied
- Antonyms
- considered, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepared, rehearsed
OFFHAND Defined for Kids
offhand
adverb or adjective off·hand \ˈȯf-ˈhand\
Definition of OFFHAND for Kids
: without previous thought or preparation <I can't say offhand who came.> <He spoke in a very loud, offhand way … — Anna Sewell, Black Beauty>
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