Backstabbing, as a noun, refers to the act of betraying someone, especially by doing harm while pretending to be a friend or ally. As a verb, it means to betray someone trustfully or harm someone by deceit.

In a popular context, backstabbing is often associated with dishonesty, betrayal, and untrustworthy behavior.

Locally, backstabbing can be seen as a common occurrence in certain environments where competition and personal gain prevail over cooperation and trust.