Backscratch

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˈskɹætʃ/

Backscratch (verb)

  1. to help someone in return for their help

Examples

  • They backscratch to achieve their goals.
  • We often backscratch to solve problems.

Common collocations: backscratch each other, tend to backscratch, a simple backscratch, offer a backscratch, expect a backscratch

Backscratch (noun)

  1. an act of helping someone who helps you in return

Examples

  • Their relationship is based on backscratch.
  • A backscratch can strengthen alliances.

Synonyms of Backscratch

Informal

Antonyms of Backscratch

  • when discussing loyalty or mutual aid