Definition of offhand
: without premeditation or preparation : extempore couldn't give the figures offhand
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Examples of offhand in a Sentence
I couldn't give them the figures offhand.
Do you happen to know, offhand, when he'll be back?
1680
First Known Use of offhand
1680
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Definition of offhand
Examples of offhand in a Sentence
It was just an offhand remark.
She spoke in an offhand manner.
Circa 1668
First Known Use of offhand
circa 1668
OFFHAND Defined for English Language Learners
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: without previous thought or preparation
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Definition of offhand for English Language Learners
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: done or made without previous thought or preparation
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: casual or informal
OFFHAND Defined for Kids
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: 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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