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off-the-cuff vs offhand

offhand vs off-the-cuff

off-the-cuff and offhand both are adjectives.

off-the-cuff is not an adverb while offhand is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
off-the-cuff No Yes No No
offhand No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, off-the-cuff and offhand are synonyms defined as:
  • off-the-cuff and offhand: with little or no preparation or forethought
Other synonyms of off-the-cuff include ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, offhanded, unrehearsed.
off-the-cuff (adjective) offhand (adjective)
with little or no preparation or forethought casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
with little or no preparation or forethought
off-the-cuff (adverb) offhand (adverb)
in a casually inconsiderate manner
without previous thought or preparation
Difference between off-the-cuff and offhand

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