claw me, claw thee
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “claw me, claw thee” mean?
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
Is “claw me, claw thee” formal or informal?
claw me, claw thee is generally archaic.