English Explanatory Dictionary

offhanded

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.

Pronunciation

/ɒfˈhændɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-offhanded.wav /ɔfˈhændɪd/ /ɑfˈhændɪd/

Word forms

offhanded more offhanded most offhanded off-handed

Etymology

Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.

Derived words

offhandedly offhandedness
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