Question

Occasionally the flute seller made a sale, but in a curiously offhanded way. What is the meaning of curiously offhanded?No spam.​

Answer 1

Here the meaning of the word offhanded is in an inappropriate manner.

Explanation:

• The word offhanded means to do something without any previous thought or homework about the subject.
• In the given sentence the flute seller made a sale of flute but in a curiously offhanded way, means something like he wanted to sell his item but he was curious about how results could be if he did it in offhandedly.
• This means he was knowingly casual about it and was selling it in an inconsiderate way.  Like without making any announcements or shout out to sell his things.
• He was not paying heed or was careless about it but was curious in doing so.

To learn more:

1. What difference does the author note between the flute seller and the other hawkers?​

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