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Vocabulary Entry
back-talk
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A rude or sarcastic reply or response.
Example Sentences
"Her back-talk to the teacher got her in trouble."
"I couldn't believe the level of back-talk he gave his parents."
"The coach warned the players against any kind of back-talk during practice."
V
verb
To respond to someone, especially a superior, in a rude or sarcastic way.
Example Sentences
"It's not appropriate to back-talk your manager during a meeting."
"He tends to back-talk when he feels he is being unfairly criticized."
"She was warned not to back-talk at home if she wanted to avoid consequences."