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offhand

off·hand [ awf hánd, of hánd, áwf hànd, óf hànd ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. casually: casually, thoughtlessly, or spontaneously

2. without preparation: without preparation or research
Offhand, I'd say there must be 50 people in there.



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. unconcerned and uncaring: so casual, uninterested, or blunt as to appear impolite or uncaring
She was pretty offhand about the whole affair.

2. casually done: taken or made casually or without planning, usually on the spur of the moment
Only through her offhand comment did I realize who she was.


off·hand·ed·ly adverb
off·hand·ed·ness noun
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