noun
backhander
Backhander (noun) means (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
noun
1
(dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
2
A hit made with the back of your hand, swung across your body.
3
(informal) Money paid secretly to persuade someone into something dishonest.
4
A stroke played with the back of the hand leading; a backhand shot.
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Etymology
Formed from backhand and -er, either as the patient suffix or the agent noun suffix.
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What is the meaning of backhander?
"backhander" (noun) means (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
What are the different meanings of backhander?
"backhander" has 3 main meanings: 1. (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round; 2. A hit made with the back of your hand, swung across your body; 3. (informal) Money paid secretly to persuade someone into something dishonest.
