backslap
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back·slap

verb \-ˌslap\

Definition of BACKSLAP

transitive verb
: to display excessive or effusive goodwill for
intransitive verb
: to display excessive cordiality or goodwill
backslap noun
back·slap·per noun

First Known Use of BACKSLAP

1777

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