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—backslapper, n./bak"slap'ing/, n.the practice of making a loud and effusive display of friendliness, cordiality, etc., as by slapping persons on the back.[1770-80; BACK1 + SLAPPING]
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backslapping
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backslapping — ► NOUN ▪ the offering of hearty congratulations or praise … English terms dictionary
backslapping — noun action of the verb to backslap … Wiktionary
backslapping — back|slap|ping [ˈbækˌslæpıŋ] n [U] behaviour in which people praise each other s achievements more than they deserve … Dictionary of contemporary English
backslapping — back|slap|ping [ bæk,slæpıŋ ] noun uncount praise or friendly support expressed in a very enthusiastic way … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
backslapping — see back slapping … English dictionary
backslapping — n. act of vigorously patting someone on the back or shoulder (display of friendship)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 … English contemporary dictionary
backslapping — noun the action of offering hearty congratulations or praise. adjective vigorously hearty. Derivatives backslapper noun … English new terms dictionary
backslapping — noun (U) noisy cheerful behaviour when people praise each other s achievements more than they deserve backslapper noun (C) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
backslapping — UK [ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ] / US noun [uncountable] praise or friendly support expressed in a very enthusiastic way … English dictionary
backslapping — back•slap•ping [[t]ˈbækˌslæp ɪŋ[/t]] n. the practice of making an effusive display of friendliness, as by slapping people on the back • Etymology: 1770–80 back′slap , v.t. v.i. slapped, slap•ping. back′slap per, n … From formal English to slang
