backslap

Meaning

To enthusiastically affirm or congratulate a person, especially by patting them on the back.

Synonyms

acclaim
37k
applaud
C2
celebrate
B1
cheer
B2
commend
C2
embolden
encourage
C1
eulogize
extol
glorify
30k
hail
B2
hymn
C2
laud
motivate
C2
praise
B2
prod
25k
prompt
C2
rave
C2
rhapsodize
root for
spur
C2
stimulate
C2
tout
C2
troll
C2
🧌
turn on
apotheose
apotheosise
apotheosize
ensky
urge on
rhapsodise

be jovial

Etymology

From back + slap.

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