Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backscratch

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
backscratch
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A scratch on the back.

verb

To scratch one's or another's back.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From back + scratch.

Usage

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Questions

What does backscratch mean?
A scratch on the back.
Where does backscratch come from?
From back + scratch.

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