Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
offhand-remark
Noun
/ˈɔːf.hænd rɪˈmɑːrk/
Definition
A casual or informal comment made without much thought or consideration.
Examples
- During the meeting, she made an offhand remark that surprised everyone.
- His offhand remark about the weather lightened the mood.
- She didn’t mean any harm with her offhand remark, but it seemed to offend some people.
Meaning
An offhand remark is typically a statement made in a relaxed, spontaneous manner, often lacking seriousness or depth.
Synonyms
- casual comment
- informal observation
- spontaneous remark
