back talk

• Unhöfliche, freche oder respektlose Antworten, besonders von Kindern oder Untergebenen gegenüber einer Autoritätsperson.

An informal term for rude, impertinent, or disrespectful replies, especially from a child or subordinate to an authority figure.

1. Rude or impertinent replyB1informalamerican

   A disrespectful or cheeky response, especially from a child or subordinate to an authority figure.

   freche Antwort

   • The teacher warned the student not to give any back talk.
   • His mother scolded him for his back talk.
   • I don't want any back talk from you, young man.