backhander

[ bak-han-der ]
noun

  1. a backhanded slap, punch, stroke, or play.

  2. British Slang.

    • a drink served out of turn to a guest as a bottle or decanter is passed around the table during dessert.

    • a bribe.

Origin of backhander

1
First recorded in 1795–1805; backhand + -er1

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How to use backhander in a sentence

  • "It's only common sense; you'll soon get used to it," Mac said in encouragement, giving us one of his delightful backhanders.

    We of the Never-Never | Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn

British Dictionary definitions for backhander

backhander

/ (ˈbækˌhændə) /

noun

  1. a backhanded stroke or blow

  2. informal an indirect attack

  1. slang a bribe

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