BACK TALK Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase back talk. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BACK TALK
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sass | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an impudent or insolent rejoinder verb • answer back in an impudent or insolent manner | ||||||||
cheekiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | ||||||||
comeback | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity | ||||||||
disrespect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of lack of respect • a disrespectful mental attitude • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous verb • show a lack of respect for • have little or no respect for; hold in contempt | ||||||||
impertinence | nounn | |||||||
noun • an impudent statement • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties • inappropriate playfulness | ||||||||
impudence | nounn | |||||||
noun • an impudent statement • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | ||||||||
insolence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties • an offensive disrespectful impudent act | ||||||||
retort | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat verb • answer back | ||||||||
backtalk | nounn | |||||||
noun • an impudent or insolent rejoinder | ||||||||
lip | nounn | |||||||
noun • either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking • (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx • an impudent or insolent rejoinder • the top edge of a vessel or other container • either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell | ||||||||
mouth | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge • the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening • an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge) • the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water • a person conceived as a consumer of food • a spokesperson (as a lawyer) • an impudent or insolent rejoinder • the opening of a jar or bottle verb • express in speech • articulate silently; form words with the lips only • touch with the mouth | ||||||||
sassing | verbv | |||||||
noun • an impudent or insolent rejoinder |