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backchat
/ˈbæk.t͡ʃæt/
noun 1verb 1
Collocations
2ADJ.
gay, smart
PREP.
with
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ADJ.
gay, smart
PREP.
with
noun
Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.
Old Pete would have had some smart gay backchat to deal with an awkward moment like this.
verb
To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.
Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.
noun — light teasing repartee
Old Pete would have had some smart gay backchat to deal with an awkward moment like this.
WiktionaryPeter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.
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In some senses, backchat is marked as British. Watch for register when choosing this word.