offhanded

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See also: off-handed

English

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Etymology

Alteration of offhand, after off- +‎ handed.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ɒfˈhændɪd/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ɔfˈhændɪd/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "Canada" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ɑfˈhændɪd/

Adjective

offhanded (comparative more offhanded, superlative most offhanded)

  1. in a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; Impromptu, offhand. [from 18th c.]

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