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backslapper

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back·slap  (bkslp)
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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Noun1.backslapper - someone who demonstrates enthusiastic or excessive cordiality
enthusiast, partizan, partisan - an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
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Meanwhile, real artists and craftsmen are ignored by the establishment which seems to consist of mutual backslappers awarding each other prizes.
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