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Chat-back

[chat-bak]
Noun

Definition

Insolent talkback, backtalk, or talking back to elders/authority.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Stop di chat-back and go clean yuh room right now!
English:
Stop the backtalk and go clean your room right now!
Patois:
Di student get detention fi chat-back to di principal.
English:
The student got detention for talking back to the principal.

Usage Tip

Reprimand term used when a child or subordinate talks back argumentatively.

Patois Synonym: back-chat
English Synonym: backtalk; insubordination
Tags:ChildrenDisagreementYouth
Category:Daily Actions, & Behavior

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