back talk

back talk

or back·talk (băk′tôlk′)

n.

Insolent or impudent retorts.

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back′ talk`

n.

impudence.

[1855–60]

back′-talk`, v.i., v.t.

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Noun

1.

back talk - an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass" backtalk, sass, sassing, lip, mouth comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, replication, counter, return - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

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