backhanded | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke | |
Synonyms: | backhand | |
Related terms: | forehand | |
2. | [ adjective ] roundabout or ambiguous | |
Examples: | "attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity" "a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal" |
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Related terms: | indirect | |
Similar spelling: |
backhand Bachand backhand_shot bacchante back_end bacchant bacchantic |