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backchat

/ˈbæk.tʃæt/

noun

Meaning

  • Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.

Synonyms

backtalk

verb

Meaning

  • To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.

    "Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher."

Synonyms

mouth off,
sass