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Definitions by pyrhhonianskeptic

backbencher 

1. A member of the British House of Commons who is not a party leader.

2. Someone who exaggerates their actual power, influence, or importance, usually for nefarious purposes.
Vladimir Putin complained about Plushenko not winning the gold? Putin needs to start acting like the backbencher he really is.
backbencher by pyrhhonianskeptic February 20, 2010