Definition of "underhanded" in Englisch

adjective

1. Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.

2. Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.

   • His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.

3. Insincere; sarcastic.

   • An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.

4. Secret; surreptitious.

5. Understaffed.

adverb

1. In an underhanded manner.

noun

1. Devious people, collectively.

verb

1. simple past and past participle of underhand