as in disrespect
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
his mother sent him to his room because of his constant back talk
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Recent Examples of back talk
Look at what tribal has become: In recent years, Probst encourages paranoia and back talk, frantic whisper sessions and utter confusion.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 May 2024
Don't have any back talk or anything like that.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 July 2022
At least an eye roll or back talk?
—Dallas News, 14 July 2022
Then there's the back talk.
—Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2021
Her father, a Greek immigrant, didn’t tolerate back talk.
—Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023
Learn how to raise responsible kids; put an end to arguing, back talk and begging; avoid power struggles; and preserve loving relationships with your children.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2022
Any rebelliousness or back talk was considered witchcraft, and punished accordingly.
—Johnny Edwards, ajc, 17 June 2022
Watching Felton brings back talk of Duke Johnson following Hue Jackson around to meetings in 2017.
—Scott Patsko, cleveland, 31 July 2021
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 May 2024
Don't have any back talk or anything like that.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 July 2022
At least an eye roll or back talk?
—Dallas News, 14 July 2022
Then there's the back talk.
—Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2021
Her father, a Greek immigrant, didn’t tolerate back talk.
—Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023
Learn how to raise responsible kids; put an end to arguing, back talk and begging; avoid power struggles; and preserve loving relationships with your children.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2022
Any rebelliousness or back talk was considered witchcraft, and punished accordingly.
—Johnny Edwards, ajc, 17 June 2022
Watching Felton brings back talk of Duke Johnson following Hue Jackson around to meetings in 2017.
—Scott Patsko, cleveland, 31 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for back talk
Noun
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His movie needs to pay the price for his disrespect.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kaka Best Messi and R9 combined, there’s a lot of disrespect considering this guys proven track record.—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His tiny pink tongue hung out of his mouth much of the time.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, mouth, toe shape, finger shape, skin texture and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Mya Hooten, Minnesota: A three-time Big Ten champion on floor exercise, Hooten is a powerhouse who brings sass to her fun choreography and knows how to nail a landing.—
Tess DeMeyer,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Over at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, guests can enjoy Crab Cakes & Sea Scallops over a bed of mixed greens and topped with a remoulade sauce for $38 and Braised Short Ribs served over mushroom risotto for $42.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Each pack includes wings with dipping sauces, your choice of sides, gallon-sized beverages and dessert to round out the feast.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Back talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20talk. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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