back answer

Meanings

nounback answer (plural back answers)

A sharp reply given to someone.
He’s called The General from the brazen craft And dash with which he sneaks a bit of road And all its fares; challenged, or chafed, or chaffed, Back-answers of the newest he’ll explode;
1901, William Henley, Bus-driver
Synonyms: retort

nounA sharp reply given to someone.

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