off-the-cuff
adjective
: not prepared in advance : spontaneous, informal
off-the-cuff remarks
off-the-cuff
adverb
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Examples of off-the-cuff in a Sentence
having gotten into hot water with some unfortunate off-the-cuff remarks, the candidate now limits himself to his carefully prepared campaign speech
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The plot, however, is secondary to their one-line zingers and off-the-cuff comedy.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In return, the faithful were treated to a sleigh full of music, special guests, and Wonder’s trademark off-the-cuff storytelling.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
His TikTok videos have an off-the-cuff air that leave fans feeling like they’ve been let in on private posts meant only for his inner circle.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Provide an off-the-cuff semblance as though the remark is nothing other than a plain vanilla construction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In return, the faithful were treated to a sleigh full of music, special guests, and Wonder’s trademark off-the-cuff storytelling.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
His TikTok videos have an off-the-cuff air that leave fans feeling like they’ve been let in on private posts meant only for his inner circle.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Provide an off-the-cuff semblance as though the remark is nothing other than a plain vanilla construction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for off-the-cuff
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“Off-the-cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-the-cuff. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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