back slap

noun

A slap delivered with the back of one's hand instead of the palm-side of an open hand.

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Meanings

nounback slap (plural back slaps)

plural back slaps · alternative back-slap

  1. A slap delivered with the back of one's hand instead of the palm-side of an open hand.
  2. governmentA controlled landing, slapping to the mat with one's back.
  3. hobbiesAn encouraging pat on one's back.
Cite this entry
APA

back slap. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20slap

MLA

“back slap.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20slap. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “back slap,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20slap.

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