Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backchat
Noun
/ˈbækˌtʃæt/
Definition
A response or reply, especially a sarcastic or argumentative one.
Examples
- She always had a witty backchat ready for her teachers.
- The politician faced a lot of backchat during the debate.
- His backchat made the conversation lively but somewhat uncomfortable.
Meaning
Backchat refers to the act of replying to someone, especially a person in authority, in a way that is disrespectful or cheeky. It is often characterized by a tone that may be humorous but can also be seen as insolent.
Synonyms
- Reply
- Retort
- Response
- Rejoinder
- Comeback
