backscratch
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Definitions of backscratch word
- noun backscratch a favour done for someone in return for another 3
- verb backscratch to do a favour for someone in return for another 3
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backscratch popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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verb backscratch
- apple-polish — to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
- bootlick — to seek favour by servile or ingratiating behaviour towards (someone, esp someone in authority); toady
- curry favor — to try to win favor by flattery, fawning, etc.
- flatter — to make flat.
- toady — an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.
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