Off-the-cuff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Off-the-cuff is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Extemporaneous; without prior preparation; spontaneous; impromptu.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Extemporaneous; without prior preparation; spontaneous; impromptu.
Example Sentences
Trump’s Off-the-Cuff Tweets Strain Foreign Ties [title]
Off-the-Cuff Obama Line Put U.S. in Bind on Syria [title]
He made a few off-the-cuff remarks before launching into his prepared speech.
Even when people are trying to sell you something, their messages seem off-the-cuff, like trustworthy recommendations rather than sponsored shilling.
Synonyms for off-the-cuff
Depending on context, synonyms include extemporal, extemporary, extemporaneous, extempore, extemporized, impromptu.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extemporary, extempore, extemporaneous, offhanded, offhand, unprepared.
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