noun
- plural of backslap; hearty slaps on the back, typically as expressions of congratulation or encouragement
Usage: informal
verb
- third person singular present of backslap; gives hearty slaps on the back to someone
Usage: informal
Examples
- The coach gave him several backslaps after the winning goal.
- She backslaps her teammates whenever they succeed.
- The politician received many backslaps from supporters.
- He backslaps everyone at the office party.
- The backslaps from his colleagues showed their appreciation.
- She always backslaps people when they do well.