offhand — done or said without previous thought or preparation; casual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done or said without previous thought or preparation; casual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːfhænd/
Korean meaning: 즉석에서 한, 준비 없이 한; 무심한
Korean pronunciation: **오프**핸드
Example Sentences
- I can't tell you the answer offhand, but I'll check and get back to you
- His offhand attitude during the interview cost him the job
- She made an offhand joke about aliens, not knowing her date was a UFO enthusiast
offhand
ADJECTIVE//ˈɔːfhænd//
done or said without previous thought or preparation; casual
Answering casually without preparation
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Origin
From the phrase 'off hand,' dating back to the 16th century, combining 'off' (away from) with 'hand' (referring to immediate reach or control). Originally meant something done without preparation or materials at hand.
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“I can't tell you the answer offhand, but I'll check and get back to you”
“His offhand attitude during the interview cost him the job”
“She made an offhand joke about aliens, not knowing her date was a UFO enthusiast”
“Do you know offhand how many calories are in a donut? Asking for a friend”
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