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backslapping

back·slap·ping
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-slap-ing]
    • /ˈbækˌslæp ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms 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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