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Plural for rude or cheeky remarks made in reply to someone in authority
“The aspect of the Spanish game that has most surprised him, he says, is the minutes devoted to backchat with referees, the discussions with opponents, the gamesmanship.”
Plural for light-hearted joking, teasing, or banter
“When you've quite finished your lighthearted backchat, Somers, perhaps you'll listen to me.”
Plural for conversation that is casual or informal
“Slocum made casual backchat as best he could. But, mostly, he just let the girls talk, leaned back in the sofa, and nodded his head in agreement.”
Plural for a response or answer that is considered curt or rude
To speak or reply impertinently to
“He kind of blamed The Old Man for everything, and he would backchat him all the time.”
(British, informal) To speak impertinently to
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