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BACKSCRATCHER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A long-handled scratcher for scratching your back

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("backscratcher" is a kind of...):

scratcher (a device used for scratching)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("backscratcher" is a kind of...):

opportunist; self-seeker (a person who places expediency above principle)

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