Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backscratch
Verb
/ˈbækˌskræʧ/
Definition
To scratch someone’s back, usually as a gesture of kindness or favor, often implying that the action is reciprocated or that one person is helping another in a non-reciprocal way.
Examples
- After a long day, I love when my partner offers to backscratch me.
- He did a few favors for her, hoping for a little backscratch in return.
Meaning
A gesture of helping someone or doing a favor, stemming from the literal act of scratching someone’s back where they cannot reach it.
Synonyms
- Assist
- Aid
- Support
- Help
