Back-seat

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of back seat. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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afterpartafterpiecebackback doorback sidebehind

Example

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"He's a back-seat driver. I'd rather he drove himself."

Etymology

From back + seat.

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