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Backtalk - What does it mean?

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backtalk

English

Noun

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  • (US) Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.
    • Don't give me any backtalk ; just go clean your room.

    Synonyms

    * (verbal impudence or argument) backchat (UK), derision, lip, sass, rebuttal

    Related terms

    * backchat (UK)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To respond in an aggressively disputatious, often sarcastic or outright insolent manner.
    • Peter was sent to detention for backtalking the teacher.

    Synonyms

    * (disputatively or sarcastically respond) backchat (UK), mouth off, sass

    Derived terms

    * backtalker

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    Not English

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