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backslapping

American

[bak-slap-ing] / ˈbækˌslæp ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Derived Forms

backslapper

noun

Etymology

Origin of backslapping

First recorded in 1770–80; back ¹ + slapping

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