单词 | backslapping |
释义 | backslapping (bækslæpɪŋ) also back-slapping uncountable noun Backslapping is noisy, cheerful behavior which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other. backslapping in American English (ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ) noun the practice of making a loud and effusive display of friendliness, cordiality, etc., as by slapping persons on the back Derived forms backslapper noun Word origin [1770–80; back1 + slapping]This word is first recorded in the period 1770–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: advisory, crescendo, international, parka, tabooExamples of 'backslapping' in a sentence |
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