offhand

UK
/ˈɒf.hænd/
US
/ˈɔf.hænd/

Translations

offhandadjective
more offhand
Comp.
most offhand
Super.
UK
/ˈɒf.hænd/
US
/ˈɔf.hænd/
His offhand remarks often offend people.
Его небрежные замечания часто обижают людей.
She gave an offhand response to the question.
Она дала бесцеремонный ответ на вопрос.
offhandadverb
UK
/ˌɒfˈhænd/
US
/ˌɔfˈhænd/
I can't give you an answer offhand.
Я не могу дать тебе ответ навскидку.
Additional translations
без подготовки

Definitions

offhandadjective
Casual or informal in manner, often without prior thought or preparation.
His offhand remarks during the meeting surprised everyone.
Unconcerned or indifferent, showing a lack of interest or care.
She gave an offhand response to the question, indicating she wasn't really paying attention.
offhandadverb
Without previous thought or preparation; spontaneously.
She answered the question offhand, without consulting her notes.
In a curt, indifferent, or dismissive manner.
He dismissed her suggestion offhand, unwilling to revisit the topic.