backslapping

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Definition of backslapping in English English dictionary

Present participle of backslap

action of the verb to backslap

{i} act of vigorously patting someone on the back or shoulder (display of friendship)

behaviour in which people praise each other's achievements more than they deserve

Related Terms

backslap

{i} affectionate and sincere slap on the back given as to express congratulation or admiration or compliments

backslap

{f} display or demonstrate exuberant goodwill; treat a person or one another in an affectionate cheerful complimentary manner

backslap

to display excessive or effusive goodwill or cordiality (to someone)

backslap

display excessive cordiality (towards); "he is always backslapping his colleagues at staff meetings

Hyphenation

back·slap·ping

Turkish pronunciation

bäksläpîng

Pronunciation

/ˈbakˌslapəɴɢ/ /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/