rear back

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To stand on two rear legs, as an aggressive or fearful gesture.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đứng trên hai chân sau như một cử chỉ hung hăng hoặc sợ hãi

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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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To stand, pull back or otherwise reposition oneself, often as a sudden response to a change or in preparation for an imminent reaction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rút lui hoặc điều chỉnh vị trí mình, thường như một phản ứng đột ngột

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rear back” mean?

To stand on two rear legs, as an aggressive or fearful gesture.

Is “rear back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.