noun
- plural of backslapping; instances of hearty, congratulatory physical contact (slapping someone on the back); or figuratively, excessive praise or mutual congratulation
Usage: informal; usually plural; can be literal (physical gesture) or figurative (insincere praise)
Examples
- The team celebrated their victory with backslappings and cheers in the locker room.
- The politicians exchanged backslappings at the fundraiser, each praising the other's accomplishments.
- After the successful presentation, there were plenty of backslappings among the project team members.
- The backslappings at the awards ceremony felt somewhat insincere and performative.
- He wasn't comfortable with all the backslappings and preferred quiet recognition of his work.