OFFHAND


Meaning of OFFHAND in English

/ ˌɒfˈhænd; NAmE ˌɔːf-; ˌɑːf-/ adjective , adverb

■ adjective

( disapproving ) not showing much interest in sb/sth :

an offhand manner

He was very offhand with me.

►  off·hand·ed·ly / ˌɒfˈhændɪdli; NAmE ˌɔːf-; ˌɑːf-/ adverb :

He spoke offhandedly, making it clear I had no say in the matter.

■ adverb

without being able to check sth or think about it :

I don't know offhand how much we made last year.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.