backtalk

From WikiWord, the free dictionary

English

Definitions

noun

Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.“Don't give me any backtalk; just go clean your room.”

verb

To respond to in an aggressively disputatious, often sarcastic or insolent manner.“Peter was sent to detention for backtalking the teacher.”

Related words

Synonyms

backchat derision lip rebuttal sass mouth off mouth sassing back talk back chat back-chat counterspeech talking to talking-to clapback smack-talk verbal rejoinder

Rhymes

back talk abstract talk backed hawk black talk fact talk

References