pat-on-the-back

A form of pat on the back — Praise, congratulations.

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nounpat-on-the-back (plural pats-on-the-back)

plural pats-on-the-back · alternative pat on the back

  1. alternativeAlternative form of pat on the back.
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    "A self-congratulatory apparatus having a simulated human hand carried on a pivoting arm suspended form shoulder supported member. The hand is manually swingable into and out of contact with the user's back to give an amusing or an important pat-on-the-back." (Abstract of U.S. patent 4,608,967 issued on September 2, 1986 http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?FT=D&CC=US&NR=4608967A)

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