back pat

plural back pats

1. alternativeAlternative form of back-pat.

   Then he walked up to his players and handed out back pats and handshakes around the room.

   1952 November 16, Irvin Farman, “Defeat Subdues Spirit of Frogs”, in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, seventy-second year, number 290, Fort Worth, Tex., page four

   2 more examples

   Kudos and a back pat for the Tallahassee Democrat for its efforts to transform itself from an outdated liberal rag to a responsible newspaper offering a broad spectrum of opinions. Another back pat and a horn toot to the Democrat for accentuating the positive.

   1992 May 29, Yvonne White, “Thanks for positive stories”, in Tallahassee Democrat, 87th year, number 150, page 8A

   We celebrated birthdays in the kitchen and gave back pats of congrats at the coffee station on landing a gig or hugs of support while passing each other in the hallway when a gig fell through.

   2021 February 6, Kevin S. Allen, “Wish you were here. With love, your work friend”, in Los Angeles Times, page F3