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| back·hand·er [ bák hàndər ] (plural back·hand·ers) |
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1. backhanded blow: a blow struck with the back of the hand
  caught the opposing team member with a terrific backhander across the face during hard play
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2. racket games
Same as backhandn (sense 1)
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3. U.K. bribe: an illicit payment made as a bribe
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informal
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4. U.K. backhanded compliment: a backhanded compliment or veiled verbal attack on somebody
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informal
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