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back-stabbing

back-stab·bing
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak stab-ing]
    • /bæk ˈstæb ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak stab-ing]
    • /bæk ˈstæb ɪŋ/

Definitions of back-stabbing word

  • uncountable noun back-stabbing Back-stabbing consists of unkind and disloyal actions or remarks that are likely to harm someone such as a friend or colleague. 3
  • noun back-stabbing actions or remarks that are treacherous and likely to cause harm to a person, esp a friend or colleague 3
  • verb with object back-stabbing to attempt to discredit (a person) by underhanded means, as innuendo, accusation, or the like. 1
  • adjective back-stabbing Alternative spelling of backstabbing. 0
See all 4 definitions of back-stabbing

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Origin of back-stabbing

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; back2 + stab

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Parts of speech for Back-stabbing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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back-stabbing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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