backstory

English

/ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • The previous life and experiences of a person, especially a character in a dramatic work, but also a real-life person.
  • A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
  • A prequel.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

story

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