English Explanatory Dictionary

barback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An assistant to a bartender.
verb
  1. To work as a barback.

Word forms

barback barbacks barbacking barbacked

Etymology

From bar + back, due to working in the back area of the bar and not interacting with the patrons. Compare back of house and back office.

Synonyms

runner

Related words

back of house back office
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