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Meaning of underhanded

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

underhanded

verb

Definitions

  1. To toss or lob with an underhand movement.

  2. To trick, deceive or gull.

  3. To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.

noun

Definitions

  1. Devious people, collectively.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.

  2. Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.

    Example: His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.

  3. Insincere; sarcastic.

    Example: An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.

  4. Secret; surreptitious.

adverb

Definitions

  1. In an underhanded manner.