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Synonyms for off the top of one's head


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : hed
Phonetic Transcription : hɛd

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Définition of off the top of one's head

Origin :
  • "to be at the head or in the lead," c.1200, from head (n.). Meaning "to direct the head (toward)" is from c.1600. Related: headed, heading. The earliest use of the word as a verb meant "behead" (Old English heafdian). Verbal phrase head up "supervise, direct" is attested by 1930.
  • As in unprepared : adj not ready
  • As in unrehearsed : adj spontaneous
  • As in ill-advised : adj unwise, not thought out
  • As in off the cuff : adv without preparation
  • As in ad-lib : adv in an improvised manner

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