backhanding
Hitting with knuckles
Backhanding is striking with the back of the hand rather than the palm, a motion used in tennis, slapping, and other contexts requiring a reverse swing.
Figuratively, to backhand someone is to deliver a backhanded compliment—praise that carries an insult: She backhanded me by saying I looked good "for my age".
Open-handed blow
- smackStrike with open hand
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
whack · swat · clip · thwack · clout · wallop · punch · bash
Simultaneous firing burst
- slicePortion cut off
- topspinForward ball rotation
- groundstrokePost-bounce court swing
- gripSecure manual hold
backspin · rally · crosscourt · dropshot · lob · serve · baseline · approach
Words expressing approval
- slightMinor or thin
- snubDeliberate dismissive rejection
- digUnearth by shoveling
- putdownDisparaging remark
jab · barb · sneer · passive-aggressive · veiled · sarcasm · mockery · underhanded
Culminating benefit received
- kickbackIllegal payment for services
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- palmHand's flat interior
- slippingLosing footing unintentionally
under-the-table · corrupt · graft · hush money · sweetener · inducement · illicit · covert
slap
Open-handed blow
cuff · whack · swat · clip · thwack · clout · wallop · punch · bash · belt
volley
Simultaneous firing burst
- slicePortion cut off
- topspinForward ball rotation
- groundstrokePost-bounce court swing
grip · backspin · rally · crosscourt · dropshot · lob · serve · baseline · approach · netplay
compliment
Words expressing approval
putdown · jab · barb · sneer · passive-aggressive · veiled · sarcasm · mockery · underhanded · subtle
payoff
Culminating benefit received
slipping · under-the-table · corrupt · graft · hush money · sweetener · inducement · illicit · covert
backhand, forehand, backhanded, backhander, backhands, backhanders, backhandedly, backhandedness