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Energetically jovial team members having a drink (4-8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

back-slapping

'energetically jovial' is the definition.

'team members having a drink' is the wordplay.
'team members' becomes 'backs' (type of sports player eg in rugby).
'having a drink' becomes 'lapping'.
'backs'+'lapping'='BACK-SLAPPING'

(Another definition for back-slapping that I've seen is " Vigorously hearty".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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