English Explanatory Dictionary

backscratching

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of backscratch
noun
  1. The act or habit of engaging in a reciprocal beneficial action.
  2. Such behavior that is corrupt.

Word forms

backscratching backscratchings

Synonyms

logrolling

Related words

backscratcher scratch someone's back you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours green handshake pay-to-play quid pro quo
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