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
Meheitav'el-Biblical Hebrew
Corynn-English (Rare)
Lauryn-English (Modern)
Ragnarr-Ancient Scandinavian
Branimir-Croatian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Slovene
NicuȘOr-Romanian