backhander
noun
back·hand·er
ˈbak-ˈhan-dər 
Examples of backhander in a Sentence
She hit a backhander into the net.
the customs official let us know that he might be prepared to look the other way if an appropriate backhander was slipped into his palm
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After Arvidsson’s backhander nearly gave the B’s the unlikely lead, the Habs were breaking the puck out when Zacha took a bad offensive zone penalty.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Sennecke gave a hard forehand fake that opened an easy backhand goal, and McTavish’s patented hesitation move opened up a backhander of his own.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
In the extra period, Holmstrom circled into the slot and fired a backhander that beat Gustavsson to give the Islanders the win.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Avs had the lead by then, courtesy of a Sam Girard backhander.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Sennecke gave a hard forehand fake that opened an easy backhand goal, and McTavish’s patented hesitation move opened up a backhander of his own.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
In the extra period, Holmstrom circled into the slot and fired a backhander that beat Gustavsson to give the Islanders the win.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Avs had the lead by then, courtesy of a Sam Girard backhander.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Backhander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backhander. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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