1. tennis or similar strokes made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
Usage: sports
2. bribes or illegal payments made secretly
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• She practiced her backhanders for hours at the tennis court.
• His backhanders down the line were particularly effective.
• The politician was accused of accepting backhanders from contractors.
• The investigation revealed a network of backhanders in the construction industry.
• Her coach helped her improve both her forehands and backhanders.
• The scandal involved backhanders worth millions of dollars.