back pat

See also: back-pat and backpat

English

Noun

back pat (plural back pats)

1. Alternative form of back-pat
   • 1952 November 16, Irvin Farman, “Defeat Subdues Spirit of Frogs”, in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, seventy-second year, number 290, Fort Worth, Tex., page four:

     Then he walked up to his players and handed out back pats and handshakes around the room.

   • 1992 May 29, Yvonne White, “Thanks for positive stories”, in Tallahassee Democrat, 87th year, number 150, page 8A:

     Kudos and a back pat for the Tallahassee Democrat for its efforts to transform itself from an outdated liberal rag to a responsible newspaper offering a broad spectrum of opinions. Another back pat and a horn toot to the Democrat for accentuating the positive.

   • 2021 February 6, Kevin S. Allen, “Wish you were here. With love, your work friend”, in Los Angeles Times, page F3:

     We celebrated birthdays in the kitchen and gave back pats of congrats at the coffee station on landing a gig or hugs of support while passing each other in the hallway when a gig fell through.