BACKHANDED

/ˈbækˌhændəd/ ► audio Scrabble 23 Words With Friends 25

Scrabble letter values: B3A1C3K5H4A1N1D2E1D2 = 23

Definition

  1. adjective (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke. — synonyms: backhand(a)
  2. adjective roundabout or ambiguous.

Examples

  • “attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity”
  • “a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal”

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