Kickback: meaning, definitions and examples

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kickback

 

[ หˆkษชkหŒbรฆk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in business

A form of bribery in which a person or company pays someone in order to receive favorable treatment, especially in business transactions.

Synonyms

bribery, corruption, graft

Examples of usage

  • The company was involved in a kickback scheme to secure government contracts.
  • The kickback scandal led to the resignation of several top executives.
Context #2 | Noun

in politics

A sum of money paid to a political party or politician in exchange for favors, such as influence over policy decisions or appointments.

Synonyms

backhander, bribe, commission

Examples of usage

  • The politician was accused of accepting kickbacks from lobbyists.
  • The kickback from the construction company influenced the zoning laws.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To recoil or jerk back suddenly, especially due to a strong force or impact.

Synonyms

jerk back, recoil, spring back

Examples of usage

  • The gun kicked back when fired.
  • The machine kicked back unexpectedly.

Translations

Translations of the word "kickback" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suborno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bestechung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚apรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณ„่ณ‚ (ใ‚ใ„ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pot-de-vin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soborno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rรผลŸvet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‡Œ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุดูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบplatek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบplatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๆ‰ฃ (huรญkรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podkupnina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรผลŸvษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soborno

Etymology

The term 'kickback' originated in the United States in the early 19th century, originally referring to a return of a portion of a sum of money received as a result of a transaction or business deal. Over time, it evolved to also signify illegal payments made in exchange for favors or influence. The word combines 'kick', implying a sudden forceful movement, and 'back', suggesting a return or repayment.

See also: kick, kicks.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,950 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.