slapback

English

noun
Definitions
  • A kind of doubling echo with relatively long delay between repetitions of the sound, so that the individual echoes can be perceived.

Etymology

Compound from English slap + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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