NYT Dictionary

OFFHANDED

/ɔfˈhændɪd/
AdjectiveOFFHAND-edoffhand-ed · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ad-libextemporaneousextemporaryextemporeoffhandoff-the-cuffunpremeditatedunrehearsedimpromptuoffhandedly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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