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downtalk.

To speak in a condescending or belittling way or manner, making someone or something seem less important or less intelligent.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To speak in a condescending or belittling way or manner, making someone or something seem less important or less intelligent.

    idiomatic · informal · intransitive · transitive
  2. To criticize or minimize something by speaking in this way or manner.

    idiomatic · informal · transitive
Where this word comes from

From down + talk.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.