- 1. a. With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow. Source: opted
- 2. a. Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment. Source: opted
- 3. a. Turned back, or inclining to the left; as, a backhanded letters. Source: opted
- 4. adj. (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke Source: wordnet
- 5. adj. roundabout or ambiguous Source: wordnet
- 6. 1. With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow. 2. Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment. 3. Turned back, or inclining to the left; as, a backhanded letters. Source: webster
- 7. j:100 s. roundabout or ambiguous Source: ecdict
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