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According to WordNet, the adjective "backhanded" has 2 sense(s).

300767133 roundabout or ambiguous; "attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity"; "a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal".

301033840 (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke.

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