backhanded

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

back·hand·ed

adj \ˈbak-ˈhan-dəd\

Definition of BACKHANDED

1
: indirect, devious; especially : sarcastic <a backhanded compliment>
2
: using or made with a backhand
back·hand·ed·ly adverb

Examples of BACKHANDED

  1. We were disappointed by his backhanded apology.
  2. <You throw okay, for a girl is a bit of a backhanded compliment>

First Known Use of BACKHANDED

1800

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