backslap

back·slap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-slap]
- /ˈbækˌslæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-slap]
- /ˈbækˌslæp/

Definitions of backslap word

noun backslap a slap on the back indicating joviality or congratulation 3
verb backslap to slap (someone) on the back in congratulation 3
verb backslap to display joviality (towards) 3
verb with object backslap to subject to backslapping. 1
verb without object backslap to engage in backslapping. 1
noun backslap a hearty slap on the back given as a token of affability or congratulation: The bridegroom received many a warm handshake and backslap. 1

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Origin of backslap

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; back1 + slap1

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Parts of speech for Backslap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Backslap

backslap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

backslap usage trend in Literature

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