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backslap — verb Date: 1777 transitive verb to display excessive or effusive goodwill for intransitive verb to display excessive cordiality or goodwill • backslap noun • backslapper noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
backslap — /bak slap /, v., backslapped, backslapping, n. v.t. 1. to subject to backslapping. v.i. 2. to engage in backslapping. n. 3. a hearty slap on the back given as a token of affability or congratulation: The bridegroom received many a warm handshake… … Universalium
backslap — verb display excessive cordiality (towards) he is always backslapping his colleagues at staff meetings • Derivationally related forms: ↑backslapper • Hypernyms: ↑act, ↑behave, ↑do • … Useful english dictionary
backslap — n. affectionate and sincere slap on the back given as to express congratulation or admiration or compliments v. display or demonstrate exuberant goodwill; treat a person or one another in an affectionate cheerful complimentary manner … English contemporary dictionary
backslapper — ☆ backslapper [bak′slap΄ər ] n. Informal a person who is friendly in a way that is effusive or too hearty backslap vt. backslapped, backslapping * * * See backslap. * * * … Universalium
backslapper — noun see backslap … New Collegiate Dictionary
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backslapping — noun action of the verb to backslap … Wiktionary
