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Backtalk

//ˈbæk.tɔːk// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response. uncountable

    "Don't give me any backtalk; just go clean your room."

  2. 2
    an impudent or insolent rejoinder wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To respond to in an aggressively disputatious, often sarcastic or insolent manner. transitive

    "Peter was sent to detention for backtalking the teacher."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From back + talk.

Etymology 2

From back + talk.

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