- backpat⇄backpat, verb, -patted,-patting,noun.
- backpat⇄noun a pat on the back or any similar sign of encouragement or approval.
Ex. ... the effectiveness of a few verbal backpats (Newsweek). - backpat⇄v.t., v.i. to pat on the back; show approval (of).
Ex. ... an exercise in backpatting (Saturday Review).