backslapper

English

Etymology

From backslap +‎ -er.

Noun

backslapper (plural backslappers)

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.
   • 2008, Andrew Cohen, Saul John Ralston, Extraordinary Canadians Lester B Pearson, →ISBN:

     Charming and funny as he was in small groups, he was no glad-hander, backslapper, or baby-kisser.

Usage notes

Often used at least mildly pejoratively.

Synonyms

• sycophant (always pejorative)

Translations

person who is overly showy with their affections

• Icelandic: axlaklappari m, mjög viðkunnanlegur maður m (of a man), mjög viðkunnanleg kona f (of a woman); yfirmáta kumpánalegur maður m (of a man), yfirmáta kumpánaleg kona f (of a woman)
• Swedish: ryggdunkare c