noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of back seat. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile) wordnet
3. 3
   a secondary or inferior position or status wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To act in the manner of a back-seat driver or a back-seat gamer.

Synonyms

All synonyms

tonneau

Example

More examples

"Tom shoved Mary into the backseat."

Etymology

From back + seat.

Related phrases

backseat moderator

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