off-the-cuff
adjective
: not prepared in advance : spontaneous, informal
off-the-cuff remarks
off-the-cuff
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of off-the-cuff in a Sentence
having gotten into hot water with some unfortunate off-the-cuff remarks, the candidate now limits himself to his carefully prepared campaign speech
Recent Examples on the Web
She is both revered and feared for her biting satire, unapologetic celebrity takedowns and off-the-cuff comedy style.
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Since then, Mink has made numerous tongue-in-cheek cameos for other off-the-cuff directing talents as well, continuing her reign as a prime film outlaw.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2024
Soon, another man stepped on top of a sidewalk stone barrier and began to give an off-the-cuff sermon.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Nothing as off-the-cuff or zany as men often get away with in their speeches, and that’s unfortunate.
—Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
In a late-night conversation with Wei’s mother, Shuo draws her out with an impressive off-the-cuff tenderness.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
But if this doesn’t happen, grabbing the mic unexpectedly for an off-the-cuff speech (especially after a few glasses of wine) will not be appreciated.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
However, that off-the-cuff style isn't what viewers will get this summer.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024
But don’t expect provocations and off-the-cuff drama when the Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday about whether Trump should be on Colorado’s ballot.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024
Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Since then, Mink has made numerous tongue-in-cheek cameos for other off-the-cuff directing talents as well, continuing her reign as a prime film outlaw.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2024
Soon, another man stepped on top of a sidewalk stone barrier and began to give an off-the-cuff sermon.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Nothing as off-the-cuff or zany as men often get away with in their speeches, and that’s unfortunate.
—Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
In a late-night conversation with Wei’s mother, Shuo draws her out with an impressive off-the-cuff tenderness.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
But if this doesn’t happen, grabbing the mic unexpectedly for an off-the-cuff speech (especially after a few glasses of wine) will not be appreciated.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
However, that off-the-cuff style isn't what viewers will get this summer.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024
But don’t expect provocations and off-the-cuff drama when the Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday about whether Trump should be on Colorado’s ballot.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024
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“Off-the-cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-the-cuff. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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