offhanded

Meanings

• adjective

  Done or spoken without much thought or care; casual.

  - "He gave an offhanded comment about the painting."
  - "Despite her offhanded remarks, she was a brilliant speaker."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with offhanded
handled , landed , managed

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Homophones

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1. offhand () : performed without preparation or rehearsal
   

2. offhand () : at a distance, away from the shore
   

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Variants

List of all variants of offhanded that leads to same result
offhanded , offhandedly , offhandedness , offhandednesses

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Forms

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offhandedly, offhandedness

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'ofanhæfnian' meaning 'to throw off or cast aside'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'offhand' is also used in horseback riding to describe a rider's position with one hand on the reins.

2. In the world of magic, an 'offhand' trick is one that is performed with the magician's other hand, hidden from view.

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Related Concepts

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1. Casual: Related to a lack of formality or carelessness.

2. Dismissive: Expressing a lack of importance or interest.

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Culture

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In literature, 'offhanded' is often used to describe a character's tone or attitude, as in Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer'. It can also refer to a casual or careless manner in art, such as an offhanded brushstroke.

How to Memorize "offhanded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a careless remark or gesture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of carelessness or lack of thought.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: 'Offhanded' means 'done without much thought or care'.

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