off-the-cuff
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7.2
- adjective
- /ˌɔf-ðə-ˈkʌf/
:
improvisado
- The actor delivered an off-the-cuff speech that was spontaneous and heartfelt.
- an off-the-cuff remark
- an off-the-cuff comment
Examples
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Did Romney get to "approve" his 47% off-the-cuff comment?
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But, as I said, this is just off-the-cuff rambling, so it is probably all wrong.
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"Guess I'll give it all back, then," was my off-the-cuff answer.
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I speak off the cuff or how I'm feeling, like whatever.
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This was one of those rare off-the-cuff posts with little expansion on the topic.
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So here's my off the cuff summary about how well we're doing with various types of storms.
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That's what the supposed scandal of Romney's off-the-cuff comments amounts to.
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He's also proud of his off-the-cuff style, saying he never prepares for interviews, whether they be with ambassadors, art experts, or doctors.
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During the meeting, she made an off-the-cuff comment that surprised everyone.
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His off-the-cuff remarks often lead to unexpected laughter among the audience.
Synonyms
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6.3
Done or said without preparation
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6.3
Said or done immediately without careful thought
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5.3
Not planned or practiced before
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5.8
Happening suddenly without planning, often as a quick decision
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9.1
Said or done without preparation on the spot
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7.4
Said or done without preparation
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7.2
Said or done quickly without much thought and seeming rude
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7.2
To say or do something without thinking and planning
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6.4
Not planned or practiced and seeming natural
Done or said without planning at the moment
In a way that is said or done without preparation
Happening without much planning
Antonyms
How Prepared
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1.0
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7.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Off-the-cuff probably comes from people writing quick notes on the shirt cuff, which is the 'end of the sleeve', to remind themselves what to say. So to speak or act off-the-cuff now means to do it without planning or preparation.