backhander

noun

back·​hand·​er ˈbak-ˈhan-dər How to pronounce backhander (audio)
1
British : bribe
2
: a backhand shot

Examples of backhander in a Sentence

She hit a backhander into the net. the customs official let us know that he might be prepared to look the other way if an appropriate backhander was slipped into his palm
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Maroon sprung Smith on a breakaway, who finished off the rush with a backhander. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024 Key moment Bobrovsky made a big stop on a backhander by Mark Scheifele midway through the second period to keep Florida up 2-0. Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024 The Bruins tied it with 9:41 remaining in the third when Brazeau scored on a backhander from in close. Aaron Bracy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024 The 37-year-old Hossa slid a power-play backhander through the legs of Philadelphia goaltender Michal Neuvirth at 5:04 of the second period, giving the Blackhawks a 4-0 lead. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for backhander 

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of backhander was in 1803

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“Backhander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backhander. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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