What does backhander mean?
Backhander means A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards..
Backhander
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards..
Definitions by Sense
- A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
- A blow with the back of the hand.
- (informal) A bribe, a secret payment.
- (racquet sports) A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.
- (racquet sports) A player who plays a backhand shot.
- (surfing) A surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").
Example Sentences
She's a terrific backhander.
The morning brought an increased swell; long, perfect, down-the-line, 6-8' freight trains — a forehander's dream and a backhander's nightmare
Synonyms for backhander
Antonyms for backhander
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Word Forms
- backhanders
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for backhander?
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What is the opposite of backhander?
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How do you use backhander in a sentence?
She's a terrific backhander.
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