Back-pat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Back-pat is a noun meaning Synonym of pat on the back.
Meaning
Synonym of pat on the back.
Example Sentences
Listed at six feet and 189 pounds, Chase has been back-patted for the turnaround.
Barney has always back-patted himself that he is without an equal on the dirt track.
He’s earned all the best back-pats from all the greasiest palms in Tallahassee and beyond.
Garner glad-handed and back-patted other Broncos fans who strolled by, offering them free food and drink.
Word Forms
- back-pats
- backpat
- back-patting
- back-patted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brushback, backhandedness, back, kickback, patball, backkick.
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