Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

off-the-cuff

Adjective
/ˌɔf ðə ˈkʌf/
Definition
Made or done spontaneously or without preparation.
Examples
  • His off-the-cuff remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.
  • She gave an off-the-cuff performance that impressed the audience.
Meaning
The phrase refers to something that is done or said without prior thought or planning, often in an informal or impromptu manner.
Synonyms
  • Impromptu
  • Unrehearsed
  • Spontaneous
  • Ad-lib