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Halloback

Noun:

1. A person who returns a greeting or recognition in a half-hearted or insincere manner.

Example Sentence:

She greeted him with enthusiasm, but he just gave her a nod as a halloback.

Verb:

1. To respond to a greeting or acknowledgment in a disinterested or unenthusiastic manner.

Example Sentence:

The employee hallobacked the manager's greetings without looking up from his work.

Noun:

2. A derogatory term used to describe a person who lacks originality or creativity and imitates the behavior or style of others.

Example Sentence:

Don't be such a halloback, come up with your own ideas!

Verb:

2. To copy or imitate someone's behavior or style, lacking originality or creativity.

Example Sentence:

He always hallobacks his favorite celebrities, adopting their mannerisms and fashion sense.

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