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offhanded

off·hand
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awf-hand, of-]
    • /ˈɔfˈhænd, ˈɒf-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awf-hand, of-]
    • /ˈɔfˈhænd, ˈɒf-/

Definitions of offhanded word

  • adverb offhanded cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand. 1
  • adverb offhanded without previous thought or preparation; extempore: to decide offhand to take a trip. 1
  • adjective offhanded informal, casual, curt, or brusque: an offhand manner. 1
  • adjective offhanded Also, offhanded. done or made offhand. 1
  • adjective offhanded Glassmaking. working manually and without the use of molds: offhand blowing. 1
  • noun offhanded In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought. 1

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Origin of offhanded

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; off + hand

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Parts of speech for Offhanded

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

offhanded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

offhanded usage trend in Literature

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