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backstab

/ˈbækˌstæb/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.03 in modern English

Syllables
back-stab
IPA
/ˈbækˌstæb/
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens.

Transitive verb

noun

An act of backstabbing.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From back + stab.

Usage

Inflected Forms

backstabs (present, singular) backstabbing (participle, present) backstabbed (participle, past) backstabbed (past) backstabs (plural)

Derived Forms

backstabbee backstabber backstabby

Synonyms

stab in the back

Questions

How do you pronounce backstab?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbækˌstæb/.
What does backstab mean?
To attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens.
Where does backstab come from?
From back + stab.

How to pronounce backstab

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