Alternative spelling of backcomb

The painted scenery at the back of a stage; the backdrop.

(Britain) Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.

To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.

To hold hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look.

The hairstyle produced by backcombing. / (dated) A decorative comb worn as an ornament and to secure a hairstyle.

To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state. / To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.

A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.

Alternative spelling of backyard

(Canada, US) behind