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backslap

/ˈbæk.slæp/

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verb

C1formalcommon/ˈbæk.slæp/

A verb used to describe the act of slapping someone on the back, often as a gesture of hearty congratulations or camaraderie.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для описания действия по похлопыванию кого-либо по спине, часто как жест сердечного поздравления или товарищества.
  1. Display excessive cordiality C1 informal

    To show overly friendly or hearty behavior, often in a way that seems insincere or exaggerated.

    • He tends to backslap his clients to win their favor.
    • The politician backslapped his way through the crowd.
    • She backslapped her colleagues at the office party, trying to seem approachable.

    🇷🇺Проявлять чрезмерную сердечность

    Synonyms: butter upfawngushsuck uptoady

  • backslapped past participle
  • backslapped past simple
  • backslapping present participle
  • backslaps third person singular