back|scratch|ing

back|scratch|ing
back|scratch|ing «BAK SKRACH ihng», noun.
Informal. the giving and taking of favors for personal advantage: »

No law can eliminate backscratching, favoritism... (Newsweek).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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