Backhanded

Pronunciation

Origin

From back + hand + -ed

Full definition of backhanded

Adjective

1. With the hand turned backward.a backhanded blow
2. Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic.a backhanded compliment
3. Turned back
4. (of writing) inclining to the leftbackhanded letters

Verb

1. backhanded

   (past of backhand)