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Definition of backscratcher

backscratcher

/ˈbækˌskrætʃ.ər/
back · scratch · er
Plural:backscratchers
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backscratcher Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A long-handled implement, often shaped like a small hand or claw at one end, used for scratching hard-to-reach areas of one's back.

Example

"He kept a wooden backscratcher on the table beside his favorite armchair."

2

A person who flatters, does favors for, or ingratiates themselves with another in expectation of reciprocal favors.

Example

"The senator surrounded himself with political backscratchers who never questioned his decisions."

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• Nearby Words

backrest
backroom
backrow
backscratcher
backscratching
backseat
backside

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backscratcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backscratcher
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