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