Definitions

1. noun

information about a person’s past, often used to explain their motivations or actions in a story or situation.

“The movie revealed the main character’s backstory, which explained her desire for revenge.”

2. noun

a fictional person’s past, especially in a novel, film, or play.

“The novelist spent years developing the complex backstory of her protagonist.”

3. verb

to provide or create a story about someone’s past, especially to explain their actions or motivations.

“The writer’s job was to backstory the main character for the new TV show.”