trash talk
[ trash-tawk ]
noun
disparaging or boastful language: Both sides exchanged trash talk throughout the game.Trash talk is banned on this forum.
verb (used with or without object)Also trash-talk .
to use disparaging or boastful language to or about (someone): The site was used anonymously by high school bullies to publicly trash-talk, harass, and embarrass their targets.Maybe you should stop trash talking and check your facts!
Origin of trash talk
1First recorded in 1980–85
Other words from trash talk
- trash-talk·er, noun
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