talking back

A form of talk back — To reply impertinently or rudely; to answer in a cheeky or rude manner.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of talk back
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talking back. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talking%20back

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“talking back.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talking%20back. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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