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BNC: 23652 COCA: 34295

underhand

1 underhand /ˈʌndɚˌhænd/ adjective
1 underhand
/ˈʌndɚˌhænd/
adjective
Learner's definition of UNDERHAND
US : made with the hand brought forward and upward from below the shoulder低手的;未过肩的
compare overhand
[more underhand; most underhand] chiefly British : underhanded 1
2 underhand /ˈʌndɚˌhænd/ adverb
2 underhand
/ˈʌndɚˌhænd/
adverb
Learner's definition of UNDERHAND
US
: with an underhand motion低手地
BNC: 23652 COCA: 34295

underhand

1 of 2

adverb

un·​der·​hand ˈən-dər-ˌhand How to pronounce underhand (audio)
1
a
: in a clandestine manner
b
archaic : in a quiet or unobtrusive manner
2
: with an underhand motion
bowl underhand
pitch underhand

underhand

2 of 2

adjective

1
2
: done so as to evade notice
3
: made with the hand brought forward and up from below the shoulder level
an underhand serve

Example Sentences

Adjective willing to stoop to underhand methods in order to win the congressman's underhand attempt to slip several pork barrel items into the bill
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Makita’s practically underhand release is unlike any pitcher presently in the majors and few ever. Kevin Acee, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 May 2018 The reason this is important is that permission is being obtained in an underhand way—in effect being tricked out of us. Mark Dixon, Fortune, 24 May 2018 The game needs to help the bowlers more because the imbalance between bat and ball is one reason why bowlers and fielders have felt the need to alter the condition of the ball in an underhand way. Nick Compton, CNN, 30 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of underhand was in 1538
BNC: 23652 COCA: 34295

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