Backtalk (Noun)
Meaning
An impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She warned her children that any backtalk would result in losing their privileges for the day.
- The teacher sent the student to the principal's office for her disrespect and backtalk in class.
- Don't even think about giving me any backtalk, I'm the adult here and I won't tolerate it.
- He tried to argue with his boss, but she shut him down, telling him she wouldn't listen to any backtalk.
- After years of dealing with difficult customers, the sales clerk had learned to recognize and dismiss their backtalk quickly.