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backslap

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb backslap has 1 sense
  1. backslap - display excessive cordiality (towards); "he is always backslapping his colleagues at staff meetings"
    --1 is one way to
    act, behave, do
    Derived form: noun backslapper1
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Backslap

Definition: (noun) A friendly gesture of showing approval or congratulations by slapping someone's back with an open hand.

Example sentence: After scoring the winning goal, the team backslapped each other in celebration.

Definition: (verb) To show approval or congratulations by slapping someone's back with an open hand.

Example sentence: The coach backslapped the player for his extraordinary performance in the match.

Definition: (noun) A sudden change of opinion, behavior, or loyalty, often characterized as a betrayal.

Example sentence: The politician's backslap on his promises disappointed his supporters.

Definition: (verb) To go back to previous behaviors, especially negative ones, after making progress.

Example sentence: Despite his determination to quit smoking, he backslapped and started again.

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