(adv) without previous thought or preparation, Syn. offhanded, offhandedly, Example:couldn't give the figures offhand; we decided offhand to go to Canada; she had made these remarks offhandedly
(adv) in a casually inconsiderate manner, Syn. offhanded, offhandedly, Example:replied offhand, his mind a million miles away; she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter