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payback Meaning & Definition

/ˈpeɪbæk/

What Does Payback Mean?

As a noun, payback means An act of revenge. It is also used to mean A benefit, reward, a form of recompense. As a verb, it means Misspelling of pay back.

Payback in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈpeɪbæk/
Synonymsrepayment, getback and revenge
Pluralpaybacks

Payback Definition (Noun)

  1. An act of revenge.

    They beat us last year, so this year's win was payback.

  2. A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
  3. A return on investment.
  4. A refund; reimbursement.

Payback as a Verb

  1. Misspelling of pay back.

Synonyms of Payback

Payback synonyms and antonyms →

Payback in a Sentence

They beat us last year, so this year's win was payback.

Word Forms & Grammar

payback (usually uncountable, plural paybacks)

payback

Words That Rhyme With Payback

Origin of Payback

Deverbal from pay back.

Frequently Asked Questions About Payback

Is payback a noun or a verb?

Payback is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for payback?

Words with a similar meaning to payback include repayment, getback and revenge. See the full list of payback synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of payback?

The plural of payback is paybacks.