Definition of backbone
backbone
noun
- metaphor: having a "backbone" endows one with courage, will.
Why do you let your manager take advantage of you? Grow a backbone.
- See more words with the same meaning: brave.
Last edited on Jun 17 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 17 2010.
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| Definitions include: to face a daunting task, as a brave cowboy would. | |
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| Definitions include: brave. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disappointment. | |
| Definitions include: also balls to the wall. | |
| Definitions include: metaphorical testicles that people with courage or gall have. | |
| Definitions include: cigarette. | |
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