backscratch
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To engage in a reciprocal beneficial action.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It was backscratched into existence, cost nearly a billion pounds, and now they are wondering why they let it happen.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “backscratch” mean?
To engage in a reciprocal beneficial action.
Is “backscratch” formal or informal?
backscratch is generally slang.