backhander
Americannoun
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a backhanded slap, punch, stroke, or play.
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British Slang.
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a drink served out of turn to a guest as a bottle or decanter is passed around the table during dessert.
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a bribe.
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noun
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a backhanded stroke or blow
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informal an indirect attack
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slang a bribe
Etymology
Origin of backhander
Example Sentences
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Then early in the third, Johnston was denied on a in-close shot before Matt Duchene’s backhander.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
Pavelski scored on a backhander from just outside the crease after a pass from Matt Duchene midway through the first period, after Robertson had poked the puck away from defenseman Josh Manson.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
Landon Slaggert set up the game-tying goal, taking the puck from Kings captain Anze Kopitar along the boards and feeding Joey Anderson, who scored his fifth goal of the season on a backhander.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024
The new Byfield line produced the decisive goal, at 18:13 of the second period, when Byfield converted the rebound of a nifty backhander by Anderson-Dolan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2024
That last backhander at the claret-jug had determined him.
From John Caldigate by Trollope, Anthony
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