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offhanded Definition


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offhand
offhanded
adj
    1. Casual or careless, often with the result of being rude.
      Example: an offhand manner
    2. Impromptu.
      Thesaurus: impromptu, informal, casual, ad hoc, spontaneous, extemporaneous, throwaway.
Derivative: offhandedly
adverb
    In a casual or careless way
      Thesaurus: nonchalantly, carelessly, thoughtlessly, indifferently; Antonym: guardedly.
Derivative: offhandedness
noun
    Etymology: 17c.



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