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backhander | backhanded |

As a noun backhander

is a glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.

As an adjective backhanded is

with the hand turned backward.

As a verb backhanded is

(backhand).

backhander

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
  • A blow with the back of the hand.
  • (informal) A bribe.
  • A shot played backhand.

    • backhanded

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With the hand turned backward.
    • a backhanded blow
  • Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic.
    • a backhanded compliment
  • Turned back
  • (of writing) inclining to the left
    • backhanded letters

    Verb

    (head)
  • (backhand)

    • See also

    * backhand