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backhanded

The correct spelling is backhanded.

How to pronounce backhanded

/ˈbækˌhændəd/
verb

IPA: /ˈbækˌhændəd/

Say it like: Bak-han-ded

The correct spelling is backhanded. To execute a backhand stroke or throw

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To execute a backhand stroke or throw
  2. 2.To slap with the back of one's hand

adjective

  1. 1.With the back of the hand.
  2. 2.Involving a backward flip of the hand.
  3. 3.Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.
  4. 4.Indirect.
  5. 5.Backwards, turned around.

adverb

  1. 1.In a backhanded manner.

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