right back

noun

Etymology

Clipping of right back at you.

Definitions

  1. A defender who normally plays on the right side of the field.

  2. Synonym of back at you.

    • Thank you, all! I love you right back.
  3. In an immediate or quick return to an original position.

    • You come right back here this instant!
    • We're right back where we started from.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. In direct reciprocation or repayment of an action or gesture

      In direct reciprocation or repayment of an action or gesture; in kind.

      • And just to test them out, when those boys asked her again if she'd take them in her shed she teased them right back, “Sure, if you guys want to clean up my stable it's okay by me! I'll come and inspect!”
      • As much as Kyle pretended to ignore her, she pretended to ignore him right back.

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