Answer: backhanded

AnswerCrossword Clue
BACKHANDEDInsincere, as a compliment.
BACKHANDEDSarcastic; equivocal
BACKHANDEDLike a tennis player's compliment?
backhandedIndirect; ambiguous or insincere
backhandedMade with the back of the hand facing in the direction of movement
backhandedBACKHAND, to strike with the back of the hand