trash talk
noun
: disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other
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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Their battles in the WNBA have featured physical play and trash talk, so this was just more of the same Saturday.
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Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
It was said with a laugh, as the two sides of the ball have noted that the trash talk has picked up under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
—Nick Harris
june 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Just about everyone in the Twins clubhouse recognized the sign of respect given to Clemens — everyone but Brooks Lee, Clemens’ brother in trash talk.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Wembanyama has embraced the villain role, engaging in trash talk, hard fouls and flagrant-worthy play.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
It was said with a laugh, as the two sides of the ball have noted that the trash talk has picked up under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
—Nick Harris
june 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Just about everyone in the Twins clubhouse recognized the sign of respect given to Clemens — everyone but Brooks Lee, Clemens’ brother in trash talk.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Wembanyama has embraced the villain role, engaging in trash talk, hard fouls and flagrant-worthy play.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for trash talk
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“Trash talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trash%20talk. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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