backslap
verb
back·slap ˈbak-ˌslap 
backslapped; backslapping; backslaps
transitive verb
: to display excessive or effusive goodwill for
intransitive verb
: to display excessive cordiality or goodwill
backslap noun
backslapper noun
Word History
First Known Use
1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
backslappers
noun
as in glad-handers
a gregarious and unreserved person a career in politics appeals to him, but he's not a backslapper by nature Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- glad-handers
- extroverts
- extraverts
- exhibitionists
- show-offs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- introverts
- wallflowers
- shrinking violets