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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Experts advise patients who experience disrespect or mistreatment in medical settings to document interactions and report concerns.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Through her hit early 2000s ABC reality show Supernanny, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But sarcasm can also derail a conversation and leave a bad taste in people’s mouths.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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De Niro will be – once again – wrapping his mouth around words by GoodFellas screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi, who pens the screenplay for The Alto Knights, a project that is said to have been in the works from Pileggi since the '70s.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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And at the American Express stage, the classy, Stagecoach sass of cowboy boots and hats swaying to American superstar Chris Stapleton.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American-Statesman,
11 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Some were living off emergency food supplies — powdered peanut butter and apple sauce, said BJ Thorn, whose son defended their home with a garden hose.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The vodka sauce recipe calls for an entire cup of vodka.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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