offhand
7
6.3
- adjective
- /ˈɔfˌhænd/
:
improvisado
- "Not that I can recall offhand," Cyrill said.
I think I'm a little concerned now that that might be a, a trailing off, although I can't offhand tell you that it's better any other place.
- I think I'm a little concerned now that that might be a, a trailing off, although I can't offhand tell you that it's better any other place.
Examples
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Are there any books that come to mind offhand that you would or might recommend?
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Not offhand, but I'll get back to you.
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Someone can make an offhand comment that indicates what he or she believes.
Blog text (9) -
I think some people ask these questions inadvertently, even as offhand small talk before or after the interview.
Blog text (27) -
I can't tell you just offhand.
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I can't think offhand of any politicians who are really great with managing money.
Blog text (2) -
You know, Matt, that was just an offhand remark of mine about his having worked at Cunningham's.
Fiction book (1994) -
The question on 5025, I don't have an answer offhand.
Academic text (2000) -
Well, Mr. Fleck, offhand, I'd say the only reason he'd disobey an order is if he didn't agree with it.
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I can't think of any solutions offhand, but I will research the issue later.
Synonyms
37
6.3
Done or said without preparation
11
6.3
Said or done without planning first
7
5.3
Not planned or practiced before
3
7.0
Speak or act without careful thought
2
9.9
Said or done without planning beforehand
2
7.5
Happening without being planned or thought about first
2
8.4
To do something without thinking carefully first
1
7.7
Says or does something without planning
In a way that is said or done without preparation
In a way that shows little careful thought before acting
Antonyms
How Unprepared
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Offhand comes from the old parts off 'away' and hand 'hand', giving the picture of something given or said straight from the hand without stopping. So to say something offhand is to say it immediately, without thinking or preparing.