Definition
Definition of backscratching - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- The politicians were accused of backscratching to gain support.
- Corporate backscratching led to the deal's approval.
- Backscratching among board members was evident.
Origin of backscratching
English, back + scratch (to rub) + -ing (action)
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- French:copinage, ...
- German:Vetternwirtschaft, ...
- Italian:scambio di favori, ...
- Spanish:intercambio de favores, ...
- Portuguese:troca de favores, ...
- Chinese:互助互惠, ...
- Japanese:便宜を図り合うこと, ...
- Arabic:تَبادُل المَصالِح, ...
- Hebrew:טוֹבַת הֲנָאָה הֲדָדִית, ...
- Russian:взаимопомощь, ...
- Ukrainian:обмін послугами, ...
- Hindi:एहसान का आदान-प्रदान, ...
Definition of backscratch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- Their relationship was based on backscratch and mutual benefits.
2.
physicalRare scratch on the skin of the backRare
- He had a backscratch from climbing the tree.
Verb
1.
physical actiontr./intr. Rare scratch one's or another's back for relieftr./intr. Rare
- She asked him to backscratch her after a long day.
2.
- They agreed to backscratch to get their projects approved.
Origin of backscratch
English, back (reverse) + scratch (to scrape)
Examples of backscratch in a sentence
In politics, backscratch is a common practice. She felt a backscratch after the long hike. The doctor examined the backscratch carefully. He loves to backscratch his dog every evening. Can you backscratch me while I read? Politicians often backscratch to gain support for their bills.
The two companies decided to backscratch to boost their profits.
View all translations of backscratch
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- French:renvoi d'ascenseur, gratter, ...
- German:Gefälligkeitstausch, rückenkraulen, ...
- Italian:scambio di favori, grattare la schiena, ...
- Spanish:compadreo, rascar, ...
- Portuguese:troca de favores, coçar as costas, ...
- Chinese:互惠互利, 挠, ...
- Japanese:お互いの助け合い, 背中を掻く, ...
- Arabic:تَبادُل المَصالِح, حَكَّ, ...
- Hebrew:חִלּוּפֵי טוֹבוֹת, לְהַקְלוֹת, ...
- Russian:обмен услугами, чесать, ...
- Ukrainian:обмін послугами, чухати, ...
- Hindi:एहसान का आदान-प्रदान, खुजलाना, ...
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