offhand
/ˌɔfˈhænd/
adjective
- 1
Without planning or thinking ahead.
“She gave an offhand speech.”
- 2
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
“He doesn't realise how hurtful his offhand remarks can be.”
- 3
Curt, abrupt, unfriendly.
“She was quite offhand with me yesterday.”
adverb
- 1
Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.
“Offhand, I'd guess that that's a yellow-bellied sapsucker.”
- 2
In an offhand manner.
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