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back·slap (b

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v. back·slapped, back·slap·ping, back·slaps

v.intr.

To demonstrate effusive goodwill.

v.tr.

To demonstrate effusive goodwill toward (another or others).

backslapper n.

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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"

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