WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ˈback ˌtalk, n. [uncountable]
  1. an impolite, audacious answer;
    impudence.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
back′ talk′, 
  1. an impudent response;
    impudence.
  • 1855–60
    rudeness, insolence, impertinence, cheek, sass.
back-talk  (bak′tôk′),USA pronunciation v.i., v.t. 
  1. to answer back.
  • 1855–60

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
back•chat  (bak′chat′),USA pronunciation n. [Informal.]
  1. repartee.
  2. back talk.
  • back2 + chat1 1895–1900

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
backchat / ˈbækˌtʃæt/, back talk
  1. the act of answering back, esp impudently
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