Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈbæk.t͡ʃæt/
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ˈbæk.tʃæt
Noun
Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.
Usage- UK usage
- Countable
- Uncountable
- Examples
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Old Pete would have had some smart gay backchat to deal with an awkward moment like this.
Verb
To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.
- Examples
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Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.
Noun
light teasing repartee
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