Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backstabber

/ˈbækˌstæbɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.00 in modern English

Syllables: back-stab-ber
IPA: /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/

23

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

Etymology

From back + stabber.

Inflected Forms

backstabbers (plural)

Phrases

stab in the back

Frequently Paired Words

stab in the back

Synonyms

double-crosser snake in the grass backstabber betrayer cockatrice quisling rat ratter recreant renegade serpent snake

Antonyms

backstabbee

Questions

How do you pronounce backstabber?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/.
What does backstabber mean?: A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.
Where does backstabber come from?: From back + stabber.

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