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
IuliaYOO:-li-a (Ancient Roman)Romanian, Ancient Roman
Annabellaahn-nah-BEL-lah (Italian), an-ə-BEL-ə (English)Italian, English (Modern)
PierrePYER (French)French, Swedish
Fry[frai]
Mi-Sukmee-sookKorean
Rosine-French