Synonyms for backslapper
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
One who makes a show of liking another person with profuse or excessive displays of camaraderie, such as vigorous hand clasping, back-slapping, hearty words of greeting, etc.
Forms
- Plural
- backslappers → sycophants…
Example sentences
- sycophant He was a sycophant, always trying to ingratiate himself with the wealthy.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| backslapper | steady | |
| sycophant | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- sycophant