backslapping
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- noun
- /ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/
:
felicitación
- A few local politicians chimed in, the band struck up the Hornets' fight song, and there was a lot of clapping and backslapping.
- backslapping and congratulations
- backslapping and handshakes
- much backslapping
Examples
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As I recall, there seemed to be a lot of backslapping at Alcoholics Anonymous, camaraderie that even I, at my young age, could perceive as less than spontaneous and sincere.
Fiction book (1998) -
I look forward to hearing all the backslapping merriment, and the swilling of Veuve Clicquot.
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Shall we see Kendall or would you like to continue... ...the backslapping for a couple of minutes?
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Fred does a lot of backslapping and waving.
Fiction book (1994) -
The backslapping, Islamist-style triumphalism they've consistently displayed tells you just how close to the edge they've gotten.
Blog text (17) -
It was tiresome, as these things normally are, with much of the comradely backslapping that alcohol often inspires among people who don't like each other.
Fiction book (1990) -
Between the backslapping and handshakes, there was never a mention of the 138 U.S. casualties, the 32 British deaths, or the estimated 2,300 Iraqi fatalities.
Academic text (2003) -
Helping that capsule go down is a layering of feminist "we did it!" backslapping and smartness in the vein of Maureen Dowd.
Blog text (24) -
The celebration was filled with backslapping among the team as they enjoyed their victory.
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After the successful presentation, there was a lot of backslapping and congratulations in the office.
Synonyms
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Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success
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Clapping hands to show you like or approve something
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Shouts and applause from a crowd to show support
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Words or actions that show admiration for someone
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A short time when many people clap to show approval
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A sound made by people hitting their hands together to show approval
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A short clap of the hands to show approval or appreciation
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Striking the palms of your hands together repeatedly to show approval or admiration
Words you say to show you are happy about someone's good news
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Backslapping comes from the action back + slap, meaning a hearty 'pat on the back' used to congratulate someone. So as a noun, backslapping is the warm, enthusiastic praise—pats and cheers—that people give when they celebrate success.