backslap

back·slap

(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).

back′slap′per n.

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backslap

(ˈbækˌslæp)

a slap on the back indicating joviality or congratulation

1. (tr) informal to slap (someone) on the back in congratulation

2. to display joviality (towards)

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Verb

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"