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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When Brady Corbet accepted the Golden Globe for best dramatic film on behalf of The Brutalist on Sunday, the 36-year-old American director made some off-the-cuff remarks about creative freedom.
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Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
The plot, however, is secondary to their one-line zingers and off-the-cuff comedy.
—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
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Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
The plot, however, is secondary to their one-line zingers and off-the-cuff comedy.
—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
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 20 Jan. 2025.
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