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Definition of "backchat" [backchat]

  • Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism. (noun)
  • To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner. (verb)

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Use "backchat" in a sentence
  • "These same Kaffirs did their work with amazing alacrity, and looked as if they enjoyed it; there was no "backchat" when an order was given -- usually by friend"
  • "We can scarcely imagine Simon Cowell and the good people at Syco Records tolerating this kind of backchat from Leona Lewis."
  • ""backchat" when she is called from another room - they are all miracles that we treasure."