What is the meaning of offhandedly?

adverb

  • Without previous thought or preparation.
    • usage: "couldn't give the figures offhand"; "we decided offhand to go to Canada"; "she had made these remarks offhandedly"
  • In a casually inconsiderate manner.
    • usage: "replied offhand, his mind a million miles away"; "she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter"
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