offhanded en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ɑfˈhændɪd/ (cot-caught-merger)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ɔfˈhændɪd/ (General-American)
- /ɒfˈhændɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.
Meanings
- In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| off-handed | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most offhanded | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more offhanded | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |