back talk

verb

A disrespectful reply. Usually from a child to a parent or teacher.

alternatives

back answer, back chat

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Steppious

7 years ago

Fat chat

Kay

last year

Back talk, Back chat To answer back or reply rudely with the intent of disrespect. Usually, when scolded, a child or teenager performs the action to an adult/parent/teacher when scolded. eg. "Yuh know that child go give me back talk when I was correcting she. She feel she big but I is de boss around here."