back-slapper

back-slap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak slap]
- /bæk slæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak slap]
- /bæk slæp/

Definition of back-slapper word

noun back-slapper the practice of making a loud and effusive display of friendliness, cordiality, etc., as by slapping persons on the back. 1

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Origin of back-slapper

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80; back1 + slapping

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Parts of speech for Back-slapper

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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back-slapper popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for back-slapper

noun back-slapper

ass-kisser — the practice or an instance of attempting to curry favor by the excessive use of compliments, praise, or the like.
backscratcher — an implement with a long handle, used for scratching one's back
bootlicker — to seek the favor or goodwill of in a servile, degraded way; toady to.
doormat — a mat, usually placed before a door or other entrance, for people arriving to wipe their shoes on before entering.
doter — to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on or upon): They dote on their youngest daughter.

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