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
Deforestdə-FAWR-əstEnglish
Epiphanios-Ancient Greek
Brunhild-Germanic Mythology, Ancient Germanic
KennethKEN-ith (Scottish, English)Scottish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
EeviE:-veeFinnish
Husayn-Arabic