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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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Parts of speech for Backscratch

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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.

backscratch usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for backscratch

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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