Noun: backhander 'bak,han-du(r)
- A backhanded blow
"The angry man delivered a swift backhander to his opponent's face"
- [Brit, informal] Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt their judgment
"The official was caught accepting a backhander to approve the building permit";
- bribe, payoff, kickback [informal], bung [Brit, informal]
- A backhand stroke, especially in tennis or similar racket sports
"His powerful backhander caught his opponent off guard"
Derived forms: backhanders
Encyclopedia: Backhander