I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: off (II) + hand
1. : without previous study or preparation : extempore
couldn't give the figures offhand
reasons she would give offhand if you asked her why she read novels — Bernard DeVoto
2. : from a standing position : without a support or rest
fire offhand with … accuracy in … deer shooting — Claude Parmalee
II. adjective
1.
a. : done or made offhand : extemporaneous; impromptu
offhand excuses
b. : showing no premeditation or preparation : casual , informal
bored, offhand manner
grumbled about the offhand , grudging service — Time
her clothes usually gave an offhand effect
2.
a. : shaped by hand without the use of molds
offhand glassworking
b. : done with a workpiece held in the hand
offhand grinding
offhand polishing
3. : fired from a standing position
rifle too heavy for offhand shooting