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backhander

back·hand·er [ bák hàndər ] (plural back·hand·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
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

2. racket games 
Same as  backhandn (sense 1)


3. U.K. bribe: an illicit payment made as a bribe ( informal )

4. U.K. backhanded compliment: a backhanded compliment or veiled verbal attack on somebody ( informal )

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