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backslapping — ► NOUN ▪ the offering of hearty congratulations or praise … English terms dictionary
backslapping — 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] * * * … Universalium
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 — 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
