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单词 backslap
释义 backslap
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: back (I) + slap
1. : a slap on the back especially as an indication of good-fellowship
 < the symbols … of quick liking and respect — the handshake, the backslap — James Thurber >
2. : a slap or blow caused by a sudden backward motion
II. transitive verb
: to slap on the back familiarly or approvingly; also : to make an excessive or effusive display of approval of
 < many of the critics … tend to browbeat some authors as certainly as they can be guaranteed to backslap others — Vera Brittain >
intransitive verb
: to engage in backslapping : make a pronounced or excessive display of cheerfulness, cordiality, or good-fellowship
 < would have puffed up and blustered and laughed and backslapped — T.W.Duncan >
back·slap·per \-pə(r)\ noun
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