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1offhand

adverb off·hand \ˈf-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

2offhand

adjective

: done or made without previous thought or preparation

: casual or informal

Full Definition of OFFHAND

1
:  casual, informal <a relaxed, offhand manner>
2
:  done or made offhand <offhand excuses>

First Known Use of OFFHAND

1692
OFFHAND Defined for Kids

offhand

adverb or adjective off·hand \ˈf-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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