Backslapper (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who demonstrates enthusiastic or excessive cordiality.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician's opponent accused him of being a backslapper who was more concerned with making friends than with making tough decisions.
- His coworkers found it insincere when their boss suddenly became a backslapper, patting them on the back and asking about their weekends after months of ignoring them.
- The salesman's reputation as a backslapper preceded him, with many potential clients wary of his overly friendly demeanor.
- Despite his charismatic stage presence, the rock star was known to be a backslapper offstage, lavishing praise on anyone who would listen.
- The company's CEO was criticized for being a backslapper who focused more on making employees feel good than on actually improving working conditions.