backhander

back·hand·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-han-der]
- /ˈbækˌhæn dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-han-der]
- /ˈbækˌhæn dər/

Definitions of backhander word

countable noun backhander A backhander is an amount of money that is illegally paid to someone in a position of authority in order to encourage them to do something. 3
noun backhander a backhanded stroke or blow 3
noun backhander an indirect attack 3
noun backhander a bribe 3
noun backhander an uncomplimentary remark 3
noun backhander bribe (sense 1) 3

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Origin of backhander

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; backhand + -er1

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Parts of speech for Backhander

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Backhander

backhander popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for backhander

noun backhander

bribe — A bribe is a sum of money or something valuable that one person offers or gives to another in order to persuade him or her to do something.
rake-off — a share or amount taken or received illicitly, as in connection with a public enterprise.
kickback — a percentage of income given to a person in a position of power or influence as payment for having made the income possible: usually considered improper or unethical.
sweetener — something that sweetens, as sugar or a low-calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar.
incentive — something that incites or tends to incite to action or greater effort, as a reward offered for increased productivity.

All 9 Synonyms of backhander