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back⋅slap⋅ping
/
ˈbækˌslæp
ɪŋ
/
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–noun
the practice of making a loud and effusive display of friendliness, cordiality, etc., as by slapping persons on the back.
Origin:
1770–80;
back
1
+
slapping
Related forms:
backslapper,
noun
back⋅slap
/
ˈbækˌslæp
/
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[
bak
-slap
]
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verb,
-slapped,
-slap⋅ping,
noun
–verb (used with object)
1.
to subject to backslapping.
–verb (used without object)
2.
to engage in backslapping.
–noun
3.
a hearty slap on the back given as a token of affability or congratulation:
The bridegroom received many a warm handshake and backslap.
Origin:
1925–30;
back
1
+
slap
1
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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back·slap
(bāk'slāp')
v.
back·slapped
,
back·slap·ping
,
back·slaps
v.
intr.
To demonstrate effusive goodwill.
v.
tr.
To demonstrate effusive goodwill toward (another or others).
back'slap'per
n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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