right back adverb 2noun 1prepositional phrase 1forms 2 adverb2 •In an immediate or quick return to an original position.You come right back here this instant!We're right back where we started from. •In direct reciprocation or repayment of an action or gesture; in kind.As much as Kyle pretended to ignore her, she pretended to ignore him right back. — 2008 noun1 •A defender who normally plays on the right side of the field. prepositional phrase1 •(slang) Synonym of back at you.Thank you, all! I love you right back. — 2024 formsright backs · right-backs