OFFHAND | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Offhand

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɒfˈhand
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɒfˌhand
Dialects: British English
Definition:

ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner

Short Definition:

ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner

Examples:
  • you were a bit offhand with her this afternoon

Word: Offhand

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɒfˈhand
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɒfˌhand
Dialects: British English
Definition:

without previous thought or consideration

Short Definition:

without previous thought or consideration

Examples:
  • I can't think of a better answer offhand

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