back talk

A form of backtalk — Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.

Meanings

nounback talk (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of backtalk.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan impudent or insolent rejoinder

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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