backchat
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.t͡ʃæt/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English back English chatterder. English chat English backchat From back + chat.
- Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.
“Old Pete would have had some smart gay backchat to deal with an awkward moment like this.”
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English back English chatterder. English chat English backchat From back + chat.
- To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.
“Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.”