offthecuff
Offthecuff is a term used to describe something done or said spontaneously, without prior planning or rehearsal. It suggests an improvisation or a natural, unrehearsed reaction. The phrase originates from the practice of wearing shirts with detachable collars, known as "cuffs," which could be removed and laundered separately. When a collar was "off the cuff," it implied a less formal and potentially more relaxed or unprepared state.
In contemporary usage, "off the cuff" is commonly applied to speeches, remarks, or performances that are delivered