as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an offhand comment that later caused the politician much embarrassment
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as in casually
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Recent Examples of offhand
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Chilli’s mom is not featured in the series outside of a few offhand mentions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
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As the impressionable Moon in your 10th House of Reputation crosses wires with loose cannon Uranus in your communication zone, an offhand comment could gain traction.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Chilli’s mom is not featured in the series outside of a few offhand mentions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
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Thomas didn’t know offhand but circled back to him with the answer: Six.
—Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
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“Offhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offhand. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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