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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

back′ scratch′er,

a long-handled device for scratching one's own back.
a person who exchanges favors or services for mutual advantage.

Also, back′-scratch′er, back′scratch′er.

1785–95

back′ scratch′ing.

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