backhanded

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[ˌbakˈhandɪd], (Adjective)

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- made with the back of the hand facing in the direction of movement
(e.g: a backhanded pass)

- having a meaning that is expressed indirectly or ambiguously
(e.g: coming from me, teasing is a backhanded compliment)


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[ˌbakˈhandɪd], (Adverb)

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- with the back of the hand or with the hand turned backwards
(e.g: Frank hit him backhanded)


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