back-pat
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2BACK-PAT + NOUN
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noun
Synonym of pat on the back.
It was also a back-pat to the NRA, which had already successfully lobbied the administration to amend its stay-at-home guidance to include gun stores within the exceptions for essential businesses.
He’s earned all the best back-pats from all the greasiest palms in Tallahassee and beyond.
verb
Synonym of pat on the back.
Barney has always back-patted himself that he is without an equal on the dirt track.
Listed at six feet and 189 pounds, Chase has been back-patted for the turnaround.
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6It was also a back-pat to the NRA, which had already successfully lobbied the administration to amend its stay-at-home guidance to include gun stores within the exceptions for essential businesses.
WiktionaryHe’s earned all the best back-pats from all the greasiest palms in Tallahassee and beyond.
WiktionaryFirst back-pat was for the confirmation of over 200 conservative federal district judges and two conservative Supreme Court justices: Gorsuch and Kavanaugh.
WiktionaryBarney has always back-patted himself that he is without an equal on the dirt track.
WiktionaryListed at six feet and 189 pounds, Chase has been back-patted for the turnaround.
WiktionaryGarner glad-handed and back-patted other Broncos fans who strolled by, offering them free food and drink.
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