trash talk

noun

: disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other
trash-talk verb
trash-talker noun

Examples of trash talk in a Sentence

He had to listen to a lot of trash talk from the other players.
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All week, Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan heard trash talk from his former West Virginia teammates. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025 In flyover Denver, his one-liners, especially his trash talk directed at the Lakers, were greatly appreciated. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025 While that led to some heated moments upon his return to training camp workouts, the coaching staff appreciated the competitiveness brought on by his trash talk. Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025 But Rocco trash talk reaching jeopardy is peak! Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trash talk

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trash talk was in 1981

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“Trash talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trash%20talk. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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