Definition of Backhanded

1. Adjective. (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke.

Exact synonyms: Backhand
Antonyms: Forehand

2. Adjective. Roundabout or ambiguous. "A backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal"
Similar to: Indirect

Definition of Backhanded

1. a. With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow.

Definition of Backhanded

1. backhand [v] - See also: backhand

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backhanded

backgrounder
backgrounders
backgrounding
backgrounds
background knowledge
background level
background level
background noise
background processing
background radiation
background radiation
background retinopathy
background signal
backhand
backhand(a)
backhanded (current term)
backhandedly
backhander
backhanders
backhanding
backhands
backhand drive
backhand shot
backhand stroke
backhaul
backhauled
backhauling
backhauls
backhoe
backhoed

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