back of (one's) hand



back of (one's) hand

A display of rejection, disdain, or contempt (for a person or thing). She met their accusations with the back of her hand. I give the back of my hand to anyone who says I'm not a good parent.
See also: back, hand, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TruemanTROO-mənEnglish (Rare)
Toiba-Yiddish
Michelinamee-ke-LEE-nahItalian
Anastasia[.ænə'steizjə]
TinaTEE-nə (English), TEE-nah (Italian, Dutch)English, Italian, Dutch, Slovene, Croatian, Macedonian
ShamgarSHAM-gahr (English)Biblical