kickback
/ˈkɪkˌbæk/
noun
- An illegal or secret payment made to someone in return for help or business, often in a corrupt deal.
- The contractor was arrested for giving kickbacks to city officials to win contracts.
- Accepting a kickback is a serious crime that can lead to prison time.
- The investigation revealed a system of kickbacks between the supplier and the purchasing manager.
- A sudden, violent backward movement or recoil, especially of a machine or a gun.
- The lawnmower's kickback startled the new operator.
- He learned to brace himself for the kickback when firing a rifle.
- The kickback from the chainsaw nearly knocked him off balance.
- A relaxing period or a break; a chance to rest and recover.
- After a long week of work, I just want a quiet kickback at home.
- We're having a small kickback this Saturday with some friends.
- The team enjoyed a kickback by the pool after winning the championship.