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Meaning of "backslap" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKSLAP

backslap  [ˈbækˌslæp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKSLAP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backslap is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BACKSLAP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of backslap in the English dictionary

The definition of backslap in the dictionary is a slap on the back indicating joviality or congratulation.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKSLAP


afterclap
ˈɑːftəˌklæp
burlap
ˈbɜːlæp
clap
klæp
cowflap
ˈkaʊˌflæp
dewlap
ˈdjuːˌlæp
dronklap
ˈdrɒŋkˌlæp
earflap
ˈɪəˌflæp
earlap
ˈɪəˌlæp
flap
flæp
handclap
ˈhændklæp
interlap
ˌɪntəˈlæp
lap
læp
Lapp
læp
overlap
ˌəʊvəˈlæp
shiplap
ˈʃɪpˌlæp
slap
slæp
slow-handclap
ˈsləʊˌhændklæp
thunderclap
ˈθʌndəˌklæp
underlap
ˈʌndəˌlæp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKSLAP

backscratch
backscratcher
backscratching
backseat
backset
backsey
backsheesh
backshore
backside
backsight
backslapper
backslash
backslid
backslide
backslider
backsliding
backspace
backspace key
backspacer
backspeir

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKSLAP

alap
bitch-slap
blade slap
cat flap
drop in someone´s lap
jalap
klap
mud flap
piston slap
slow handclap
suiplap
tape slap
the clap
TRAM flap
vertical overlap
victory lap
wing flap

Synonyms and antonyms of backslap in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «backslap» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKSLAP

Find out the translation of backslap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of backslap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backslap» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

backslap
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

backslap
570 millions of speakers

English

backslap
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

backslap
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

backslap
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

backslap
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

backslap
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

backslap
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

backslap
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Backslap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

backslap
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

backslap
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

backslap
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Backslap
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

backslap
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

backslap
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॅकस्लप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

backslap
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

backslap
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

backslap
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

backslap
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

backslap
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

backslap
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

backslap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

backslap
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

backslap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of backslap

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKSLAP»

The term «backslap» is normally little used and occupies the 132.998 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKSLAP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «backslap» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «backslap» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about backslap

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKSLAP»

Discover the use of backslap in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backslap and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Old sailor's jolly boat, steered by H.M. [sic] Barker
href invited the gallant seaman to an entertainment that was more than ordinarily sumptuous— the viands were delicious, the wines superb, and Captain (as he was styled by courtesy) Backslap enjoyed himself apparently to his heart's content ...
2
The Old Sailor's Jolly Boat, Laden with Tales and Yarns to ...
bref invited'the gallant seaman to an entertainment that was more than ordinarily sumptuous —the viands were delicious, the wines superb, and Captain (as he was styled by courtesy) Backslap enjoyed himself apparently to his heart's ...
Matthew Henry BARKER, 1855
3
Operator's, organizational, direct support and general ...
topographic support system chassis, semi-trailer, NSN 2330-01-076-4797 United States. Dept. of the Army. 3. Remove nuts and washers from chamber. 4. Remove clip and pin securing clevis to backslap lever. 5. Remove backslap chamber.
United States. Dept. of the Army, 1987
4
Liberty
“Come, then, privileged boy.” She laughed, pulling on his tunic sleeve. “I'll translate for you later.” Owen saluted Marcus and Rhyddes in the Votadini way: a hearty backslap for Marcus, and a bone-crushing hug for Rhyddes. “Hey, mind the ...
Kimberly Iverson, 2006
5
The old sailor's jolly boat, steered by M.H. Barker
A sudden squall from the horrified electioneerers was responded to by the song of the seamen sweating up the jib, but there was no annihilating time and space, and though Lieutenant Backslap expressed deep regret at the state of the ...
Matthew Henry Barker, 1844
6
The Male Stress Survival Guide, Third Edition: Everything ...
Ray thanked the parking attendant in the lot for saving a front space with a hearty backslap, and then entered his office building. "Where's the mail?" he asked Joey ten minutes later. "I forgot yours," Joey sheepishly mumbled. Ray sent him out ...
Georgia Witkin, 2002
7
The Girl in the Picture: A Play in Two Acts
Deacon Backs lap — (weakly) Now, my dear Mrs. Backslap — Silence, sir! Silence! How dare you say one word to me ! You infidel ! You libertine! Deacon Backslap — Infidel? Libertine? Mrs. Backslap — Silence! And I trusted you all of these ...
Alexander Wilson Shaw, 1911
8
Aught Six
he added, making his way, backslap after backslap, through the animated crowd. The team grabbed whatever beerswere left on the bar and followed. A widearchway led into the dining areawhere a marble fireplace,left overfrom when the ...
Stephen Micenec, 2008
9
Stumbling Souls: Is Love Enough?
I smiled as they walked in and gave Brit an enthusiastic hug and backslap, while James greeted me with an obligatory handshake. He went limp like a dead fish as I pulled him close for a handshake-backslap. I was mildly irritated that he didn't  ...
Chris Plekenpol, 2010
10
Touch the Earth: An Aftermath of the Vietnam War : a Novella
... was around another Vietnam vet. They stick together. There's no word to describe the bond. Fraternity or club doesn't do the camaraderie sufficient justice. Seeing any of your old buddies is wonderful. A beer is a beer. A backslap a backslap ...
Thomas Jeffrey Vasseur, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKSLAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backslap is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Brothers, Forgotten Names and Stolen Chocolate: a Trip to Istanbul …
We even get a backslap from the Everything Everything boys in the green "room" afterwards. We stick around and watch their slot, naturally; ... «Huffington Post UK, Jun 15»
2
Investigation launched into actions of solicitor over Habib 'Paps …
DS Lilies was also cleared of using excessive force over a backslap he applied to Mr Ullah. The 39-year-old, from Arborfield Close, died in July ... «Slough Express, Jun 15»
3
Faith: An internal measurement
Even now I sometimes question which church I should attend only to have the Lord backslap me with the fundamental question, “How does ... «The Philadelphia Tribune, Jun 15»
4
What Church Do You Go To?
Even now I sometimes question which church I should attend only to have the Lord backslap me with the fundamental question, "How does where you go to ... «Forward Times, Jun 15»
5
Five officers cleared of gross misconduct over death of Habib 'Paps …
DS Lilies was also accused of using excessive force for a backslap he applied on Mr Ullah during his restraint. Assistant Chief Constable Laura ... «Slough Express, Jun 15»
6
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ron Cook column
Hurdle had one more backslap for catcher Francisco Cervelli, who has caught three consecutive shutouts, a total of 33 scoreless innings. «GoErie.com, Jun 15»
7
Ron Cook: Superb defense bails out Pirates offense in win
Hurdle had one more backslap for catcher Francisco Cervelli, who has caught three consecutive shutouts, a total of 33 scoreless innings. «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jun 15»
8
Habib 'Paps' Ullah hearing: Officer 'led down the garden path' over …
Information DC Bazeley removed from his signed statement included deleting a description of a backslap DS Liles applied to Mr Ullah as being ... «Slough Express, Jun 15»
9
Police 'deliberately manipulated' accounts of a stop-and-search that …
Mr Boyle said one of the most significant changes was DC Bazeley's initial description of the backslap DC Liles gave to Mr Ullah as being made ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
10
Police misconduct hearing over death of Habib 'Paps' Ullah begins
The hearing heard that DC Bazeley also excluded from his signed statement a comment about the controversial backslap which he had ... «Slough Express, Jun 15»

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