kickback
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Noun — A secret, illegal payment made in return for helping arrange a deal or contract — a type of bribe.
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Etymology
From "kick" + "back" — literally something that kicks back at you, whether a payment returned in secret or a tool recoiling.
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What does “kickback” mean?
The word “kickback” means a secret, illegal payment made in return for helping arrange a deal or contract — a type of bribe. In plain terms, either an illegal secret payment for a favour, or the violent backward jolt of a machine or blade.
How do you pronounce “kickback”?
“Kickback” is pronounced KIHK-bak (/ˈkɪkbæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “kickback” in a sentence?
Here is “kickback” used in a sentence: “The contractor paid a kickback to the official who approved the deal.”
What part of speech is “kickback”?
“Kickback” is a noun.
How many meanings does “kickback” have?
“Kickback” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a secret, illegal payment made in return for helping arrange a deal or contract — a type of bribe.