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backhanded

Backhanded (adj) means With the back of the hand.

adj
1
With the back of the hand.
2
Involving a backward flip of the hand.
3
Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.
4
Backwards, turned around.
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Etymology

From back + hand + -ed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of backhanded?

"backhanded" (adj) means with the back of the hand.

What are the different meanings of backhanded?

"backhanded" has 3 main meanings: 1. With the back of the hand; 2. Involving a backward flip of the hand; 3. Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.

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