1. a person who is overly friendly or enthusiastic in a way that seems insincere, especially someone who acts this way to gain favor or advantage
Usage: informal; often disapproving

Examples

• The politician was known as a backslapper who would greet everyone with exaggerated enthusiasm.
• Don’t trust that backslapper in sales—he’s only being friendly because he wants your business.
• At the company party, the new manager came across as a backslapper rather than genuinely interested in his employees.
• She avoided the backslapper at networking events, preferring more authentic conversations.
• The backslapper worked the room, shaking hands and making promises he probably wouldn’t keep.
• His backslapper personality made some colleagues uncomfortable during meetings.