backhander

[ bak-han-der ]

noun

1. a backhanded slap, punch, stroke, or play.
2. British Slang.
   1. a drink served out of turn to a guest as a bottle or decanter is passed around the table during dessert.
   2. a bribe.

backhander

/ ˈbækˌhændə /

noun

1. a backhanded stroke or blow
2. informal.
   an indirect attack
3. slang.
   a bribe

Word History and Origins

Origin of backhander¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; backhand + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Reinhart tied it later in the first on a goal very similar to his first one, a backhander he lifted past Shesterkin from down low.

From Seattle Times

Pavelski scored on a backhander from just outside the crease after a pass from Matt Duchene midway through the first period, after Robertson had poked the puck away from defenseman Josh Manson.

From Seattle Times

After his first shot was blocked, Theodore gathered the loose puck and tried a backhander on which Oettinger made a sprawling save, lunging to knock away the puck with his extended glove.

From Seattle Times

Gone the automatic request for French soldiers to back up a teetering autocrat; gone the millions in backhanders that helped finance French political parties.

From BBC

Lambert opened the scoring with 4:28 left in the second period, beating goalie Michael Simpson with a backhander off a rebound.

From Washington Times