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Meaning of backhander

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

backhander

noun

Definitions

  1. A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.

  2. A blow with the back of the hand.

  3. A bribe, a secret payment.

  4. (racquet sports) A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.