English

Noun

payback ‎(usually uncountable, plural paybacks)

1. (uncountable) An act of revenge.

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

2. (countable) A form of recompense.
   • 2009 February 2, Carol Goar, “You can help cleaners earn decent wages”, in Toronto Star:

     They identify three tangible paybacks.

Synonyms

• just deserts
• poetic justice

Translations

See also

• have it coming
• pay back

Anagrams

• backpay