1. plural of blackhander; people who engage in bribery, extortion, or other corrupt practices
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. plural of blackhander; people who play or hit with a backhand stroke (in tennis, badminton, etc.)
Usage: sports

Examples

• The investigation exposed several blackhanders operating within the city government.
• Corrupt officials and blackhanders were arrested in the fraud scandal.
• Many professional tennis players are skilled blackhanders.
• The blackhanders in the tournament demonstrated excellent technique.
• Police cracked down on blackhanders extorting money from local businesses.