backchat

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Noun

backchat (plural backchats)

1. (British) Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.

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• backtalk (US)

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to backchat (third-person singular simple present backchats, present participle backchatting, simple past and past participle backchatted)

1. To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.

   Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.

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• (disputatively or sarcastically respond): mouth off, sass