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Meaning of backslapper | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who makes a show of liking another person with profuse or excessive displays of camaraderie, such as vigorous hand clasping, back-slapping, hearty words of greeting, etc.

Equivalents

Svenska ryggdunkare

Examples

“Charming and funny as he was in small groups, he was no glad-hander, backslapper, or baby-kisser.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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