backhanded - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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made with the back of the hand facing in the direction of movement

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a backhanded pass

(adjective)

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having a meaning that is expressed indirectly or ambiguously

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coming from me, teasing is a backhanded compliment

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(adverb)

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with the back of the hand or with the hand turned backwards

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Frank hit him backhanded

(verb)

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strike with a backhanded blow or stroke

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in a flash, he backhanded Ace across the jaw