backslap

backslap
/bak"slap'/, v., backslapped, backslapping, n.
v.t.
1. to subject to backslapping.
v.i.
2. to engage in backslapping.
n.
3. a hearty slap on the back given as a token of affability or congratulation: The bridegroom received many a warm handshake and backslap.
[1925-30; BACK1 + SLAP1]

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