Uk English Meaning of underhand

under the counter

Other Uk English words related to under the counter

Definitions and Meaning of underhand in English

Wordnet

underhand (a)

with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

Wordnet

underhand (s)

marked by deception

Wordnet

underhand (r)

slyly and secretly

with the hand swung below shoulder level

Webster

underhand (a.)

Secret; clandestine; hence, mean; unfair; fraudulent.

Done, as pitching, with the hand lower than the shoulder, or, as bowling, with the hand lower than elbow.

Webster

underhand (adv.)

By secret means; in a clandestine manner; hence, by fraud; unfairly.

In an underhand manner; -- said of pitching or bowling.

FAQs About the word underhand

under the counter

with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level, marked by deception, slyly and secretly, with the hand swung below shoulder levelSecret; clandestine

Underhanded.,underhandedly,clandestinely,collusively,conspiratorially,Covertly,furtively,secretly,sneakily,stealthily

publicly,openly

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