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- [bak-slap-ing]
- /ˈbækˌslæp ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-slap-ing]
- /ˈbækˌslæp ɪŋ/
Definitions of backslapping word
- uncountable noun backslapping Backslapping is noisy, cheerful behavior which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other. 3
- noun backslapping a hearty slap on the back given as a token of affability or congratulation: The bridegroom received many a warm handshake and backslap. 1
- verb with object backslapping to subject to backslapping. 1
- verb without object backslapping to engage in backslapping. 1
- noun backslapping The action of effusively congratulating or encouraging someone, typically by slapping a person’s back. 1
- noun backslapping action of the verb to backslap. 0
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Origin of backslapping
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; back1 + slapping
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Parts of speech for Backslapping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backslapping popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% 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.
backslapping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backslapping
adj backslapping
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- genial — of or relating to the chin.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- festive — pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival: festive decorations; a festive meal.
- jolly — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.
Antonyms for backslapping
adj backslapping
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- blah — You use blah, blah, blah to refer to something that is said or written without giving the actual words, because you think that they are boring or unimportant.
- staid — of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious.
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