Backpat

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of back-pat. alt-of, alternative

    "No backpats are handed out and no compliments."

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of back-pat. alt-of, alternative

    "Barney has always backpatted himself that he is without an equal on the dirt track."

Synonyms

All synonyms
pat on the backpat on the back

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"No backpats are handed out and no compliments."

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