backhander

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a backhanded blow
  2. adjective (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
  3. adjective (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward

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