Backscratch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backscratch is a noun meaning A scratch on the back.
Meaning
A scratch on the back.
More Meanings
- To scratch one's or another's back.
- (business, politics, slang) To engage in a reciprocal beneficial action.
Example Sentences
Backscratches keep improving but the itch increases.
So it is to the mutual advantage of social primates to backscratch for each other.
I had to admit he had nice fingernails and a backscratch would have felt just fine.
Series of clotheslines no-sold, so Haku tries backscratches, and, interestingly, that finally works.
Word Forms
- backscratches
- backscratching
- backscratched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backscratcher, scuff, scratchback, scratch, backrub, scram.
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