backtalk

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.tɔːk/ / /ˈbæk.tɔk/

Etymology: From back + talk.

Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.
“Don't give me any backtalk; just go clean your room.”
“He scratched his head. "Well, damn me," said he. "I never thought I would take orders from a Chink, but he says 'hist!' and by crums you've got to hist and no back talk either."”

Etymology: From back + talk.

To respond to in an aggressively disputatious, often sarcastic or insolent manner.
“Peter was sent to detention for backtalking the teacher.”