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    backhanded
    /ˌbakˈhandɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. made with the back of the hand facing in the direction of movement: "a backhanded pass"
    • 2. having a meaning that is expressed indirectly or ambiguously: "coming from me, teasing is a backhanded compliment"

    adverb

    • 1. with the back of the hand or with the hand turned backwards: "Frank hit him backhanded"

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