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n. - A long-handled device for rubbing one's own rear part of the body especially the portion from shoulder to waist ; Someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage.

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  • Wow, I gave you serious advice for you finger and you say 'backscratcher'.
  • Do you really want to give the man another ivory backscratcher?
  • It certainly makes holywood look a seedy little backscratcher of a place.
  • Select backscratcher, press about item, add wooden stick, then add string.
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