backslapping
- adjective
- /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/
- Informal
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autocomplaciente
- The awards ceremony had a backslapping mood that made everyone feel included.
Examples
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His backslapping attitude made him popular at parties but sometimes annoyed his colleagues.
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His backslapping demeanor made everyone feel welcome at the party.
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Some people find the backslapping culture at the office a bit overwhelming.
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The backslapping atmosphere at the party made everyone feel welcome.
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His backslapping remarks were appreciated by his colleagues.
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After winning the award, the team celebrated with backslapping and laughter all around.
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They exchanged backslapping remarks after their successful presentation.
Synonyms
37
4.7
Praise people give without meaning it to get something from someone
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8.4
Too much praise that is not honest and meant to get approval
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8.3
Claims that exaggerate product benefits and are not meant literally
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9.7
Praise that is too much and not sincere to make someone like you
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6.8
Talking about your good qualities to show off to others
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9.2
Too much praise that tries to make people like you
A small private action of praising yourself for something you did
Talking about yourself to show how good you are
A lot of good things said about someone who does not deserve them
Excessive praise that feels fake and forced
Showing too much praise and attention to please someone
A way of speaking that is too friendly and seems not sincere
A way of behaving that praises people in charge to get their favor
Acting too friendly and praising people in power to get favors
Antonyms
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8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
How Complimentary
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Backslapping comes from the simple parts back + slap, a friendly 'pat on the back' people give to say 'well done'. So calling a mood or person backslapping shows they are loudly friendly and full of praise, sometimes in a way that feels a bit too proud.