backtalk
2
7.7
- noun
- /ˈbækˌtɔk/
- Offensive
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contestación grosera
- I don't appreciate backtalk in front of half the damn senior class.
- give me any backtalk
Examples
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Getting fired because of a mistake is nothing, as we are all human, but getting fired because of backtalk is ruinous.
Blog text (23) -
No disrespect, no confrontations, no backtalk, etc.
Blog text (30) -
Listen, better watch out with the backtalk.
Fiction book (1998) -
- Okay, just give me your license and registration and save the backtalk.
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"No backtalk," Fat Staffer says.
Fiction book (1994) -
Almost going to jail due to engaging in snide backtalk to a reasonable judge is downright stupid.
Blog text (34) -
Smart aleck backtalk.
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When the teacher asked her why she was late, she replied with some backtalk that got her into trouble.
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He received a warning for his backtalk during the meeting with the principal.
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The coach was frustrated by the player's backtalk and demanded respect on the field.
Synonyms
797
8.9
Rude talk that shows disrespect
164
8.4
Rude talk used to answer a person in charge
133
3.4
Rude behavior or words that show a lack of respect for someone
19
7.2
Rude behavior or speech toward someone in authority
16
8.7
Rude, cheeky talk to someone in charge
1
8.6
Replies that are cheeky and rude, often quick and playful
1
8.6
Rude talk that you say back to someone
Words or actions meant to hurt someone
A reply that is rude on purpose and meant to upset someone
How Rude
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Backtalk comes from joining back and talk, literally 'talking back' to someone. So, it now means a 'rude or disrespectful reply', often to a person in charge.