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offhand

adjective/adverb

/ˌɒfˈhænd/

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

casual, informal, impromptu, spontaneous

planned, deliberate, careful

offhand comment, offhand remark, offhand reply

before the usual or expected time

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

A smaller amount; not as much.

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

as much or as many as required

connected to or available through the internet