Underhand Definition

underhand
adverb
  1. slyly and secretly; "Mean revenge, committed underhand"- John Donne; "oldline aristocratic diplomats underhandedly undermined the attempt...to align Germany with the Western democracies"- C.G.Bowers
  2. with the hand swung below shoulder level; "throwing a ball underarm"
adjective
  1. with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level; "an underhand pitch"; "an underhand stroke"
  2. marked by deception; "achieved success in business only by underhand methods"

"Underhand" in song lyrics

See how underhand is used in real songs:

  • "I need courage to understand the underhand"
    Encore — The Bio
  • "You don't understand, you could never underhand"
    Rottin Razkals — Hey Alright

Usage tips for "underhand"

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