Definition of "offhand" in English

adjective

1. Without planning or thinking ahead.

   • She gave an offhand speech.

2. Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.

   • He doesn't realise how hurtful his offhand remarks can be.

3. Curt, abrupt, unfriendly.

   • She was quite offhand with me yesterday.

adverb

1. Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.

   • Offhand, I'd guess that that's a yellow-bellied sapsucker.

2. In an abrupt or unfriendly manner.