BACKHANDER


Meaning of BACKHANDER in English

/bak"han'deuhr/ , n.

1. a backhanded slap, punch, stroke, or play.

2. Brit. Slang.

a. a drink served out of turn to a guest as a bottle or decanter is passed around the table during dessert.

b. a bribe.

[ 1795-1805; BACKHAND + -ER 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .