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backtalk

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Backtalk (noun) means (informal) Rude or argumentative replies given back to someone.

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(informal) Rude or argumentative replies given back to someone.

"Don't give me any backtalk; just go clean your room."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from back and talk.

Synonyms

sass mouth lip sassing

Related words

opening mouth smile sing lip utter rim sass

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What is the meaning of backtalk?

"backtalk" (noun) means (informal) Rude or argumentative replies given back to someone.

What is another word for backtalk?

Other words for "backtalk" include sass, mouth, lip, sassing.

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