backhander

[US]/'bækhændə/
[UK]/'bækhændɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a bribe given in a discreet or indirect manner
Word Forms
Pluralbackhanders

Phrases & Collocations

deliver a backhander

receive a backhander

a subtle backhander

Example Sentences

a fortune had been paid in backhanders to local officials and politicians.

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