1syllable
back-and-forth
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Definitions ofback-and-forth
1noun
- The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.
- Negotiations or discussions between two or more parties, a dialog.
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