backchat Meaning & Definition
What Does Backchat Mean?
Backchat is a noun that means Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism. As a verb, it means To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.
Quick Facts About Backchat
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbæk.t͡ʃæt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | banter, raillery and give-and-take |
| Plural | backchats |
| Verb forms | backchats, backchatting, backchatted |
Backchat Definition (Noun)
- Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.
Backchat as a Verb
- To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.
Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.
Synonyms of Backchat
Backchat synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Backchat
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Backchat in a Sentence
Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.
Word Forms & Grammar
backchat (countable and uncountable, plural backchats)
backchat (third-person singular simple present backchats, present participle backchatting, simple past and past participle backchatted)
Origin of Backchat
From back + chat.
How Do You Say Backchat?
You say backchat as //ˈbæk.t͡ʃæt//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Backchat
Is backchat a noun or a verb?
Backchat is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for backchat?
Close synonyms of backchat are banter, raillery and give-and-take. See the full list of backchat synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of backchat?
The plural of backchat is backchats.
What is the past tense of backchat?
The past tense of backchat is backchatted. The present participle is backchatting.
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