underhand

English

/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/

adj
Definitions
  • secret; clandestine
  • (by extension) dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner
  • (in various ball games, of a ball) thrown (etc.) with the hand brought forward and up from below

Etymology

Compound from English under (subordinate) + English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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