nonchalantly

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"Mphm!" said the bearded man, nonchalantly, and began to wave his hoe mystically over another stone.

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  1. In a nonchalant manner; with apparent coolness or unconcern; with indifference: as, to answer an accusation nonchalantly.

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  • The chorus boys swung their censers nonchalantly, as though they were fanning themselves; probably they were impatient for their breakfast. —  In the Courts of Memory 1858-1875
  • They buy briskly and nonchalantly, as though it's a bank or a pharmacy.
  • She shrugged nonchalantly, trying to think of a way to lawyer herself out of the question. —  Dear Author: Romance Novel Reviews, Industry News, and Commentary
  • Yes, it is a little jarring to see a penis just sitting there, nonchalantly, in the middle of a mainstream American movie. —  Phillyist
  • She told the girl SO nonchalantly, "And you can lose weight, that's the easy part." —  Reality TV Calendar Headlines
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