Definition of Backhanded
Backhanded
back·hand·ed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
vague and indirect, often due to being insincere, devious, or sarcastic;
e.g. He often offered backhanded compliments to which no-one knew how to respond.
(adjective)
made or dealt with the back of one's hand rather than the palm, used to describe a blow or movement where the back of the hand is pointed in the direction of motion;
e.g. The tennis player used a backhanded shot to return the ball to her opponent.
(adverb)
with the back of one's hand pointed in the direction of motion;
e.g. He swept the obstacle backhanded out of his way.
(verb)
hit or struck something with the back of one's hand pointing in the direction of motion;
e.g. I backhanded him so he would get out of my path.
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