'Backhanded' definitions:

Definition of 'backhanded'

(from WordNet)
adjective
(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke [syn: backhand(a), backhanded] [ant: forehand(a), forehanded]
adjective
Roundabout or ambiguous; "attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity"; "a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal"

Definition of 'Backhanded'

From: GCIDE
  • Backhanded \Back"hand`ed\, a.
  • 1. With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Turned back, or inclining to the left; as, backhanded letters. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'backhanded'

From: GCIDE
  • backhanded \back"hand`ed\, a. & adv. (Sport) Stroked with a backhand[2]; as, a backhanded drive. [PJC]