HyperDic: backhanded

English > 2 senses of the word *backhanded*:
ADJECTIVE	all	backhanded, backhand	(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
ADJECTIVE	all	backhanded	roundabout or ambiguous

backhanded > pronunciation
Sounds	bae'khhae.ndahd; bae'khhae.ndihd
Rhymes	abbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd...
Rhymes	abbreviated ... wrongheaded: 610 rhymes with ihd...

English > *backhanded*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke.
Synonym	backhand
Opposite	forehand, forehanded	(of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke

English > *backhanded*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	roundabout or ambiguous.
Examples	"attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity" "a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal"
Broader	indirect	Extended senses
Spanish	equívoco

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