The word “backhander” can have two primary meanings:
1. **In sports**: It typically refers to a type of shot or stroke made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, such as in tennis or table tennis.
2. **In informal or colloquial usage**: It can also refer to a bribe or illicit payment, particularly one that is given discreetly or indirectly.
The context in which the term is used will usually clarify its intended meaning.
