back-ganging
A going back; a returning; also, the way backA going back; a returning; also, the way back.
/ˈbækˌɡæŋɪŋ/
Meaning
2 senses(Northern England, Scotland, uncountable)A going back; a returning; also, the way back.
(Northern England, Scotland, uncountable)A deterioration, especially in circumstances or health; a relapse, a retrograde.
Origin
From back- + ganging (“going”), from gang (“to go, proceed; to walk”).From back- + ganging (“going”), from gang (“to go, proceed; to walk”).
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Synonyms
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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