Looking for the meaning of the word BACKHANDED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BACKHANDED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Backhanded
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌbakˈhandɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
made with the back of the hand facing in the direction of movement
Short Definition:made with back of hand facing in direction of movement
Examples:- a backhanded pass
Definition:
having a meaning that is expressed indirectly or ambiguously
Short Definition:having meaning that is expressed indirectly or ambiguously
Examples:- coming from me, teasing is a backhanded compliment
Word: Backhanded
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌbakˈhandɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
with the back of the hand or with the hand turned backwards
Short Definition:with back of hand or with hand turned backwards
Examples:- Frank hit him backhanded
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