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backslap

verb back·slap \-ˌslap\

Definition of BACKSLAP

transitive verb
:  to display excessive or effusive goodwill for
intransitive verb
:  to display excessive cordiality or goodwill
backslap noun
back·slap·per noun
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First Known Use of BACKSLAP

1777

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