Meaning of backbiter | Babel Free
ˈbæk.baɪt.ə(ɹ)Definitions
A person who says nasty things about another person behind the second person's back: that is, out of their sight and hearing.
Examples
“[…] here were no Gibers, Cenſurers, Backbiters, Pick-pockets, Highwaymen, Houſebreakers, Attorneys, Bawds, Buffoons, Gameſters, Politicians, Wits, ſplenetick tedious Talkers, Controvertiſts, Raviſhers, Murderers, Robbers, Virtuoſo's; […]”
“She better not hear none of them old backbiters talking about her husband!”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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