offhand

Word parts

off- + hand

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɔfˈhænd/

• Audio (US)

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Adjective

Positive offhand

Comparative more offhand

Superlative most offhand

1. An offhand comment, manner, joke, etc. is one that is made without careful thought.

   He punched the buttons with a casual, offhand style.