backtalk
|back/talk|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbækˌtɔk/
🇬🇧
/ˈbækˌtɔːk/
disrespectful speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'backtalk' originates from English, combining 'back' and 'talk', where 'back' implies 'return' and 'talk' means 'speech'.
Historical Evolution
'backtalk' evolved from the combination of 'back' and 'talk' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'talking back to someone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
disrespectful or impertinent speech to someone in authority.
The teacher didn't tolerate any backtalk from the students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35