trash talk

[ trash-tawk ]

noun
  1. 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 .
  1. 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

1
First recorded in 1980–85

Other words from trash talk

  • trash-talk·er, noun

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