backslap

back·slap

B0014800 (băk′slăp′)v. back·slapped, back·slap·ping, back·slaps v.intr. To demonstrate effusive goodwill.v.tr. To demonstrate effusive goodwill toward (another or others).

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back′slap′per n.

backslap

(ˈbækˌslæp) na slap on the back indicating joviality or congratulationvb1. (tr) informal to slap (someone) on the back in congratulation2. to display joviality (towards)

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Verb

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backslap - display excessive cordiality (towards); "he is always backslapping his colleagues at staff meetings"behave, act, do - behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"