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backtalk.

Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbæk.tɔːk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈbæk.tɔk/US
  1. Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.

    uncountable
    Don't give me any backtalk; just go clean your room.
Where this word comes from

From back + talk.

verb/ˈbæk.tɔːk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈbæk.tɔk/US
  1. To respond to in an aggressively disputatious, often sarcastic or insolent manner.

    transitive
    Peter was sent to detention for backtalking the teacher.
Where this word comes from

From back + talk.

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