Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trash-talk
verb
/træʃ tɔːk/
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Definition
Trash-talk refers to the practice of making insulting or boastful comments about an opponent, usually in a competitive context.
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Examples
- During the match, the players began to trash-talk each other, trying to get into each other’s heads.
- He loves to trash-talk his friends when they play video games together.
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Meaning
It is often used in sports or gaming to intimidate or provoke competitors, signaling confidence or superiority.
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Synonyms
- taunt
- mock
- ridicule