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OFF-THE-CUFF

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does off-the-cuff mean? 

OFF-THE-CUFF (adjective)
  The adjective OFF-THE-CUFF has 1 sense:

1. with little or no preparation or forethoughtplay

  Familiarity information: OFF-THE-CUFF used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OFF-THE-CUFF (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

With little or no preparation or forethought

Synonyms:

ad-lib; extemporaneous; extemporary; extempore; impromptu; off-the-cuff; offhand; offhanded; unrehearsed

Context example:

a few unrehearsed comments

Similar:

unprepared (without preparation; not prepared for)


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