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backscratcher

back scratcher
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Definitions of backscratcher word

  • noun backscratcher an implement with a long handle, used for scratching one's back 3
  • noun backscratcher a person who provides a service, corporate or public money etc, for another, in order to receive a similar service or reward in return 3
  • noun backscratcher a long-handled device for scratching one's own back. 1
  • noun backscratcher a person who exchanges favors or services for mutual advantage. 1
  • noun backscratcher A rod terminating in a clawed hand for scratching one’s own back. 1
See all 5 definitions of backscratcher

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Origin of backscratcher

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95

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Parts of speech for Backscratcher

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Backscratcher

backscratcher popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

backscratcher usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for backscratcher

noun backscratcher

  • apple-polisher — to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
  • flatterer — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • flunky — a male servant in livery.
  • lackey — A servant, esp. a liveried footman or manservant.
  • minion — a servile follower or subordinate of a person in power.
All 39 Synonyms of backscratcher

Antonyms for backscratcher

noun backscratcher

  • leader — a person or thing that leads.
  • master — botmaster
All 2 Antonyms of backscratcher

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