backhander in Finnish
backhander in Finnish is lahjus, rystylyönti — backhander means a glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
backhander in Finnish
lahjus
(informal) A bribe, a secret payment.
rystylyönti
(surfing) A surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").
What does "backhander" mean?
- noun A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
- noun A blow with the back of the hand; a blow delivered with a swing of the arm across the chest.
- noun A bribe, a secret payment.
- noun A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.
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What is "backhander" in Finnish?
"backhander" in Finnish is lahjus, rystylyönti. backhander means: A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
Are there other ways to say "backhander" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "backhander": lahjus, rystylyönti.
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