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backscratcher

backsc·ratc·her

uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From back + scratcher; also, by surface analysis, backscratch + -er.

Phrases

  • scratch someone's back
  • you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

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