backhandedEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishbackhanded /ˌbakˈhandɪd / ▸ adjective 1 made with the back of the hand facing in the direction of movement: a backhanded pass. 2 having a meaning that is expressed indirectly or ambiguously: coming from me, teasing is a backhanded compliment. ▸ adverb with the back of the hand or with the hand turned backwards: Frank hit him backhanded.
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