back-talk
back talk
noun
an impudent response; impudence.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
Synonyms
rudeness, insolence, impertinence, cheek, sass.
rudeness, insolence, impertinence, cheek, sass.
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verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
to answer back.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
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