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backslap

verb
back·​slap | \ ˈbak-ËŒslap How to pronounce backslap (audio) \
backslapped; backslapping; backslaps

Definition of backslap

transitive verb

: to display excessive or effusive goodwill for

intransitive verb

: to display excessive cordiality or goodwill

Other Words from backslap

backslap noun
backslapper noun

First Known Use of backslap

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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