backhander in German
backhander in German is Bakschisch, Bestechungsgeld, Schmiergeld — backhander means (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
backhander in German
Bakschisch
(informal) A bribe, a secret payment.
Bestechungsgeld
(informal) A bribe, a secret payment.
Schmiergeld
(informal) A bribe, a secret payment.
heimliche Zahlung
(informal) A bribe, a secret payment.
Rückhandschlag
(racquet sports) A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.
Schlag mit dem Handrücken
(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 (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
- noun A hit made with the back of your hand, swung across your body.
- noun (informal) Money paid secretly to persuade someone into something dishonest.
- noun A stroke played with the back of the hand leading; a backhand shot.
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What is "backhander" in German?
"backhander" in German is Bakschisch, Bestechungsgeld, Schmiergeld. backhander means: (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
Are there other ways to say "backhander" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "backhander": Bakschisch, Bestechungsgeld, Schmiergeld, heimliche Zahlung, Rückhandschlag, Schlag mit dem Handrücken.
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