Bacover

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Back cover of a book, magazine or similar medium. dated, slang

    "Gleefully we perused those two copies, noting such achievements as a five-color bacover (counting black)."

Example

More examples

"Gleefully we perused those two copies, noting such achievements as a five-color bacover (counting black)."

Etymology

Blend of back + cover.

Related phrases

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