Definition of Backhander in English :

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Backhander meaning in English

Meaning of Backhander in English

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Backhander pronunciation in English

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Backhander

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Noun

1. backhander

a backhanded blow

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Backhander

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noun
1. 
a backhanded stroke or blow
2. informal
an indirect attack
3. slang
a bribe

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Backhander

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noun British, Informal
1. 
an uncomplimentary remark
2. 
bribe (sense 1)

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Backhander

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adj.
Made with the back of the dominant hand facing forward: hit a backhand shot over the net.
n.
1. Sports
a. A backhand stroke or shot, as in tennis or hockey.
b. A position for controlling a ball or puck, in which the back of the dominant hand faces forward: moved the puck to his backhand before shooting.
c. A catch made in baseball by reaching across the body with the palm turned toward the ball.
2. Handwriting characterized by letters that slant to the left.
adv.
With a backhanded stroke or motion.
tr.v. back·hand·ed, back·hand·ing, back·hands
Sports
To perform, catch, or hit with a backhand: She backhanded the ball crosscourt.

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