Definition of back talk
:impudent, insolent, or argumentative replies
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Examples of back talk in a Sentence
Don't give me any back talk!
his mother sent him to his room because of his constant back talk
First Known Use of back talk
1832
back talk Synonyms
Synonyms
backchat, cheek, impertinence, impudence, insolence, mouth, sass, sauceRelated Words
comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, wisecrack; cuteness, discourtesy, disrespect, guff, impoliteness, nonsense, rudeness, tactlessness; audaciousness, audacity, boldness, brazenness; coarseness, crassness, crudity, vulgarity; abruptness, bluffness, bluntness, brusqueness, crossness, curtness, gruffness, surlinessNear Antonyms
civility, cordiality, courtesy, diplomacy, politeness, tactfulness; consideration, gallantry, gentility, graciousness, smoothness, suaveness, suavity; deference, respect; affabilityBACK TALK Defined for English Language Learners
back talk
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Definition of back talk for English Language Learners
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: rude speech in reply to someone who should be spoken to with respect
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