单词 | offhand |
释义 | offhand —offhandedly, adv. —offhandedness, n. /awf"hand", of"-/, adv. 1. cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand. 2. without previous thought or preparation; extempore: to decide offhand to take a trip. adj. 3. informal, casual, curt, or brusque: an offhand manner. 4. Also, offhanded. done or made offhand. 5. Glassmaking. working manually and without the use of molds: offhand blowing. [1685-95; OFF + HAND] Syn. 1. short, shortly, abruptly. 3, 4. impromptu, extempore. Ant. 4. considered. |
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