Backslapper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backslapper is a noun meaning One who makes a show of liking another person with profuse or excessive displays of camaraderie, such as vigorous hand clasping, back-slapping, hearty words of greeting, etc.
Meaning
One who makes a show of liking another person with profuse or excessive displays of camaraderie, such as vigorous hand clasping, back-slapping, hearty words of greeting, etc.
Example Sentences
Charming and funny as he was in small groups, he was no glad-hander, backslapper, or baby-kisser.
Word Forms
- backslappers
Synonyms for backslapper
Depending on context, synonyms include sycophant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slapper, bitchslapper, clawback, arse-kisser, bootlick, ass-kisser.
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