scratchback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A toy which imitates the sound of tearing cloth, used by drawing it across the back of unsuspecting persons.

Etymology

Compound from English scratch + 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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