backslapping

/ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of showing excessive friendliness or enthusiasm, often in a way that seems insincere.
    • His backslapping made everyone uncomfortable because it felt so fake.
    • The meeting was full of backslapping and empty promises.
    • I'm tired of all the backslapping at these corporate events.
adjective
  1. Characterized by excessive or insincere friendliness and enthusiasm.
    • The backslapping politician shook hands with everyone in the room.
    • She found his backslapping manner off-putting.
    • The award ceremony had a backslapping atmosphere that felt forced.
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