offhand
gb/ˈɔfhˈænd/ us/ˈɔfhˈænd/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
mellékesen, odavetve, odavetett, lekezelő
B2
1
mellékesen
B2
odavetve
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
say [something] offhand
I mentioned it offhand, but she took it seriously.
Ezt csak úgy mellékesen említettem, de ő komolyan vette.
He asked offhand whether I wanted to join them for dinner.
Csak úgy mellékesen megkérdezte, akarok-e velük vacsorázni.
She replied offhand that it probably wouldn’t work.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I said it offhand.
Csak úgy mellékesen mondtam.
He asked offhand.
Csak úgy mellékesen kérdezte.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use it for 'by hand' or 'manually'; it refers to speaking/acting casually, not using your hands.
பொருள்
without thinking or planning
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
say offhand
|mention offhand
|remark offhand
|comment offhand
|ask offhand
|reply offhand
|say it offhand
இணைச்சொற்கள்
spontaneously (More formal and clearly positive/neutral.)
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casually (Emphasizes a relaxed tone more than lack of preparation.)
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off the cuff (More idiomatic; often used for speeches/answers.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
deliberately (Done with careful intention rather than casually.)
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preparedly (With preparation (rare word, but clear opposite idea).)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|daily_life
வரையறை
without planning; without thinking much
In a way that is not planned or prepared, often said quickly without much thought.
B2
2
odavetett
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
an offhand [remark/comment/answer]
It was just an offhand remark, not a promise.
Csak egy odavetett megjegyzés volt, nem ígéret.
She made an offhand comment about quitting, then changed the subject.
Odavetett egy megjegyzést arról, hogy felmond, aztán másról kezdett beszélni.
His offhand answer suggested he hadn’t really listened.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
It was an offhand comment.
Ez egy odavetett megjegyzés volt.
That was an offhand answer.
Ez egy odavetett válasz volt.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Often confused with 'secondhand' (from someone else) or interpreted as physical 'off hand' (a hand not being used).
பொருள்
casual; not carefully considered
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
offhand remark
|offhand comment
|offhand observation
|offhand answer
|offhand reference
|offhand joke
இணைச்சொற்கள்
casual (Broader; may not imply lack of thought.)
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throwaway (Suggests something said as unimportant.)
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unconsidered (Stronger focus on not thinking it through.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
thoughtful (Shows careful thinking and consideration.)
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considered (Deliberate and carefully formed.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
வரையறை
casual and not thought about carefully
Not showing much thought or careful consideration; casual and unplanned.
C1
3
lekezelő
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
an offhand [manner/way/tone/response]
I asked for help, but I got an offhand response.
Segítséget kértem, de lekezelő választ kaptam.
His offhand manner made her feel unwelcome.
A lekezelő modora miatt nem érezte magát szívesen látottnak.
The receptionist was offhand and didn’t explain what to do next.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He was offhand with me.
Lekezelő volt velem.
Her offhand tone sounded rude.
A lekezelő hangneme udvariatlannak hatott.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may miss this meaning and interpret 'offhand' as only 'spontaneous'; context (tone/manner) signals the 'curt' sense.
பொருள்
curt or dismissive in manner
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
offhand manner
|offhand tone
|offhand way
|offhand response
|offhand refusal
|offhand treatment
இணைச்சொற்கள்
curt (More direct about being brief and abrupt.)
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brusque (More formal; emphasizes abruptness.)
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dismissive (Emphasizes treating something as unimportant.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
polite (Shows respect and good manners.)
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warm (Friendly and welcoming rather than abrupt.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|social_relations
|emotions
வரையறை
a little rude and not friendly
Showing little interest or respect; rather abrupt, unfriendly, or dismissive.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
offhand
IPA
GB/ˈɔfhˈænd/
US/ˈɔfhˈænd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
off - hand (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (off)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: offhand
சொல் குடும்பம்
Related words
offhanded
adjective
offhandedly
adverb
Advanced or less common
offhandedness
noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்
offhand comment
1/ˈɔfhˈænd kˈɑmɛnt/
fixed phrase
quick casual comment
a quick, casual comment
உதாரணங்கள்
- He made an offhand comment about moving abroad next year.
- An offhand comment from her boss made her doubt herself.
- I didn’t expect my offhand comment to be repeated.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She made an offhand comment.
offhand manner
1/ˈɔfhˈænd mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
cool, slightly rude manner
in a way that seems a bit rude or uninterested
உதாரணங்கள்
- She answered in an offhand manner and turned back to her screen.
- His offhand manner made the new staff feel ignored.
- The apology sounded forced and offhand in manner.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He spoke in an offhand manner.
offhand remark
1/ˈɔfhˈænd ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
casual remark, not intended seriously
a casual comment that wasn’t planned
உதாரணங்கள்
- She made an offhand remark about my haircut and didn’t realize it would upset me.
- His offhand remark turned into a long argument.
- It started with an offhand remark at lunch.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He made an offhand remark.
- It was just an offhand remark.
offhand response
1/ˈɔfhˈænd ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
quick, dismissive-sounding reply
a quick reply that sounds casual or rude
உதாரணங்கள்
- I asked a serious question and got an offhand response.
- Her offhand response suggested she wanted to end the conversation.
- He apologized for his offhand response later.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He gave an offhand response.