ALL meanings of backhander
back·hand·er
B b - countable noun backhander A backhander is an amount of money that is illegally paid to someone in a position of authority in order to encourage them to do something. 3
- noun backhander a backhanded stroke or blow 3
- noun backhander an indirect attack 3
- noun backhander a bribe 3
- noun backhander an uncomplimentary remark 3
- noun backhander bribe (sense 1) 3
- noun backhander a backhanded slap, punch, stroke, or play. 1
- noun backhander British Slang. a drink served out of turn to a guest as a bottle or decanter is passed around the table during dessert. a bribe. 1
- noun backhander illicit bribe 1
- noun backhander tennis: back-handed stroke 1
- noun backhander cricket, hockey: stroke with the back of bat or stick 1
- noun backhander A backhand stroke or shot in a game. 1
- noun backhander A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards. 0
- noun backhander A blow with the back of the hand. 0
- noun backhander (racquet sports) A shot played backhand. 0