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offhand

The correct spelling is offhand.

How to pronounce offhand

/ˌɔfˈhænd/
adjective

IPA: /ˌɔfˈhænd/

Say it like: Off-han-d

The correct spelling is offhand. Without planning or thinking ahead. For example: "She gave an offhand speech."

Usage Examples

She gave an offhand speech.

He doesn't realise how hurtful his offhand remarks can be.

She was quite offhand with me yesterday.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Without planning or thinking ahead.
  2. 2.Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
  3. 3.Curt, abrupt, unfriendly.

adverb

  1. 1.Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.
  2. 2.In an offhand manner.

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