English Explanatory Dictionary

backslapper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

backslapper backslappers

Etymology

From backslap + -er.

Synonyms

sycophant
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