Backtalk

/ˈbæktɔːk/ noun

Rude or disrespectful speech in response to someone, especially to an authority figure like a parent or teacher.

From 'back' (Old English bæc) + 'talk' (Old English tæcan, to show or teach). The compound emerged in American English in the early 20th century, meaning literally to 'talk back' rudely.

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