Backchat: meaning, definitions and examples

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backchat

[ ˈbakˌtʃat ]

^{Context #1}

informal

A rude or cheeky reply; impertinent talk.

Synonyms

cheekiness, impertinence, sass

Examples of usage

He was sent to the principal's office for his backchat during class.
She doesn't tolerate any backchat from her children.

^{Context #2}

informal

To reply rudely or cheekily; to talk back impertinently.

Synonyms

argue, quarrel, retort

Examples of usage

He got in trouble for backchatting the teacher.
Don't backchat me, young man!

Translations

Translations of the word "backchat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resposta insolente

🇮🇳 उल्टा जवाब

🇩🇪 freche Antwort

🇮🇩 jawaban tidak sopan

🇺🇦 зухвала відповідь

🇵🇱 bezczelna odpowiedź

🇯🇵 生意気な返事

🇫🇷 réponse impertinente

🇪🇸 respuesta insolente

🇹🇷 ters cevap

🇰🇷 건방진 대답

🇸🇦 رد وقح

🇨🇿 drzá odpověď

🇸🇰 drzá odpoveď

🇨🇳 顶撞

🇸🇮 nesramen odgovor

🇮🇸 ósvífin svar

🇰🇿 дөрекі жауап

🇬🇪 უხამსი პასუხი

🇦🇿 kobud cavab

🇲🇽 respuesta insolente

Word origin

The word 'backchat' originated in the early 20th century in British English. It combines 'back' (in the sense of 'in response') and 'chat' (informal conversation). Over time, it has come to be used to describe impertinent or cheeky replies, particularly in a disrespectful or disobedient manner.