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The offhand decision of some commonplace mind high in office at a critical moment influences the course of events for a hundred years.
Thomas Hardy

Meaning of "offhand" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OFFHAND

offhand  [ˌɒfˈhænd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OFFHAND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Offhand can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES OFFHAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of offhand in the English dictionary

The definition of offhand in the dictionary is without care, thought, or consideration; sometimes, brusque or ungracious. Other definition of offhand is without preparation or warning; impromptu.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OFFHAND


backhand
ˈbækˌhænd
beforehand
bɪˈfɔːˌhænd
behindhand
bɪˈhaɪndˌhænd
cowhand
ˈkaʊˌhænd
deckhand
ˈdɛkˌhænd
forehand
ˈfɔːˌhænd
freehand
ˈfriːhænd
glad-hand
ˈɡlædˌhænd
greenhand
ˈɡriːnˌhænd
hand
hænd
longhand
ˈlɒŋˌhænd
overhand
ˈəʊvəˌhænd
shorthand
ˈʃɔːtˌhænd
stagehand
ˈsteɪdʒˌhænd
stonehand
ˈstəʊnˌhænd
thirdhand
ˌθɜːdˈhænd
underhand
ˈʌndəˌhænd
unhand
ʌnˈhænd
uphand
ʌpˈhænd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OFFHAND

offer document
offer price
offerable
offeree
offerer
offering
offeror
offertories
offertory
offertory box
offhanded
offhandedly
offhandedness
Offiah
office
office automation
office bearer
office block
office boy
office hours

WORDS THAT END LIKE OFFHAND

a free hand
a heavy hand
at first hand
at hand
by hand
first hand
first-hand
from hand to hand
hand in hand
in hand
Jharkhand
left-hand
on hand
out of hand
right-hand
second hand
second-hand
the upper hand
to hand
Uttarakhand

Synonyms and antonyms of offhand in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OFFHAND»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «offhand» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of offhand

Translation of «offhand» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OFFHAND

Find out the translation of offhand to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of offhand from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «offhand» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

副手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

offhand
570 millions of speakers

English

offhand
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेतकल्लुफ़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرتجلا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

навскидку
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

improviso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

না ভাবিয়া চিন্তিয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dégagé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Secara langsung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lässig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぶっきらぼうな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

렇게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Langsung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எழுந்தமானத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hazırlıksız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disinvolto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezceremonialny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

навскидку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dezinvolt
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτοσχέδιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onvoorbereid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

offhand
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of offhand

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OFFHAND»

The term «offhand» is regularly used and occupies the 58.765 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OFFHAND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about offhand

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6 QUOTES WITH «OFFHAND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word offhand.
1
Steven Amsterdam
Nursing demands vigilance about people. The sights and smells that a patient offers, their movements and their offhand comments all contribute crucial information to understanding what they need. Training and experience heighten one's ability to see what needs to be seen.
2
Casper Van Dien
I do really crazy things all the time, but I can't think of anything offhand.
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Thomas Hardy
The offhand decision of some commonplace mind high in office at a critical moment influences the course of events for a hundred years.
4
Sam Hunt
I had some interesting costumes... the one that I remember right offhand is Zorro when I was a lot younger. I was a big time Zorro fan. My mom helped me make it, and I remember having a big issue with the fact that she wouldn't let me carry around a real metal sword; it just had to be plastic.
5
Jason Mewes
It was a lot of fun on the set. I had the most fun making that movie out of all of them. I'm sure if I sat and thought about it, but none that I could think of offhand.
6
Bob Seger
I'm just trying to keep things simple, and just be a little more offhand and not get so deep into things. Enjoy what you got right now, because who knows what's going to happen tomorrow.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OFFHAND»

Discover the use of offhand in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to offhand and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Short, Offhand, Killing Affair: Soldiers and Social ...
Through an examination of rank-and-file soldiers, Paul Foos sheds new light on the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and its effect on attitudes toward other races and nationalities that stood in the way of American expansionism.
Paul Foos, 2002
2
Slip of the Tongue: Offhand Remarks That Ended High-Flying ...
Here is a hilarious compendium of ways in which the high and mighty have fallen--straight from their own mouths. Reluctant contributors include Rush Limbaugh, Bill Maher, Shaquille O'Neal, John Rocker, and Gary Hart.
Joel Fram, Sandra Salmans, 2005
3
Offhand Takings Offhand Takings: Or Crayon Sketches of the ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
George W Bungay, 2010
4
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms
... an impromptu meal is one prepared from what is available usually at an unusual time or for an unexpected number of people <postponements or changes of plan were always impromptu — Davenport) Offhand, both as adjective and adverb, ...
Merriam-Webster, Inc, 1984
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Alien Swarm - Equipment: Class Specific, Grenades, Missiles, ...
This book consists of articles from Wikia or other free sources online.
Source: Wikia, 2012
6
Ethics and the Practice of Forensic Science
The next personality type to explore is those who participate in offhand self- justification. These people automatically make excuses or become defensive when questioned. Steps toward prevention of this natural response include personal ...
Robin T. Bowen, 2009
7
Spirits of the Wilderness
Now go to the 100-yard targets and do the same exercise. You'll be lucky if you hit your plate offhand 10% of the time. That's the point. Our bodies are nothing but a bunch of interconnected hinges and joints that wobble around at inopportune ...
Keith M. Sheehan, 2008
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A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago
"Offhand," said Sergt. Kuzick of the first precinct, "offhand, I can't think of any stories for you. If you give me a little time, maybe I could think of one or two. What you want, I suppose, is some story as I know about from personal experience.
Ben Hecht, 1922
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Centenary at Jalna
He nodded, in his offhand way, to Molly and gave her his offhand smile. “ Deserted, eh?” he said. “For a short while.” She smiled nervously, wondering what he had in his mind. Nothing, apparently, but the quest for his daughter. “You oughtn't ...
Mazo de la Roche, 2011
10
Key Note
Mach Shop 7-8 5-6 «=3 C=* KEY SYSTEM RIFLE CLUB At a shoot held at the State Range, Leona Heights, on May 15, the following scores were made — 200 yards 10 shots: M. S. Rose— Offhand, 35; sitting, 39 kneeling, 42. Total, 116.
‎1927

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OFFHAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term offhand is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The 35 best Siri answers on the Apple Watch
Apple's digital assistant Siri has gained a reputation for its offhand, whimsical responses to a variety of questions since its introduction to the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Investors could lose $4.2tn due to impact of climate change, report …
“But we're treating the climate with that same level of risk in a very offhand, complacent way.” The EIU concludes that there are widespread ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Why Doesn't Anyone Return Messages These Days?
This issue was crystallized for me by a recent offhand comment by a business colleague. We were discussing an issue of mutual interest, and ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
4
Review: Wilco Do Without Trying on 'Star Wars'
Letting such offhand details do most of the (emotional) heavy lifting has always been one of Tweedy's greatest gifts — e.g. “The ashtray says ... «SPIN, Jul 15»
5
The radicalism of Rubio's foreign policy
It wasn't an offhand, impromptu comment made during an interview; the Republican senator actually included the line in a written statement. «MSNBC, Jul 15»
6
The District's Best Veggie Burgers
It might not sound like the most appealing thing offhand, but it has earned rave reviews for the tastiness of the beefsteak tomato (the restaurant's ... «DCist.com, Jul 15»
7
How to handle too much feedback
It comes by email and text and social media, through performance reviews at work or from the offhand comment of a co-worker we barely know. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
8
$350000 state grant a fix for West Middlesex housing rehabs
"I don't know offhand what that's going to be, but we'll definitely get enough to make it worthwhile," he said. Pennsylvania Department of ... «The Herald, Jul 15»
9
Australians cannot ignore 'comfortably racist' remarks
It is evident in offhand remarks, social media and pointed jokes, invariably on the basis of race or religion. Australia recently was described as ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
10
ESPN Makes Fun Of DeflateGate in this Fantasy Football Ad
ESPN might be very dependent on the NFL for programming and content, but that doesn't mean that they can't drop an offhand joke or two in ... «Total Pro Sports, Jul 15»

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