English English Dictionary

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Result for Backhanded

Backhanded (a.)

With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow.

Backhanded (a.)

Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment.

Backhanded (a.)

Turned back, or inclining to the left; as, a backhanded letters.