back talk
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back talk
or back·talk (băk′tôlk′)n.
Insolent or impudent retorts.
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back′ talk`
n.
impudence.
[1855–60]
back′-talk`, v.i., v.t.
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Noun | 1. | back talk - an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass" |
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