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offhand

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1off·hand

adv \ˈf-ˈhand, -ˌhand\

Definition of OFFHAND

: without premeditation or preparation : extempore <couldn't give the figures offhand>

Examples of OFFHAND

  1. I couldn't give them the figures offhand.
  2. Do you happen to know, offhand, when he'll be back?

First Known Use of OFFHAND

1680

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