trash-talking
or trash talk
[ trash-taw-king or trash-tawk ]
/ ˈtræʃˌtɔ kɪŋ or ˈtræʃˌtɔk /
noun
disparaging or boastful language used especially to demoralize or intimidate opponents: trash-talking in the locker room.
Origin of trash-talking
An Americanism dating back to 1985–90
Words nearby trash-talking
trash can,
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trash rack,
trash-talk,
trash-talking,
trashed,
trasher,
trashman,
trashy,
trasimene
Definition for trash-talking (2 of 2)
trash-talk
[ trash-tawk ]
/ ˈtræʃˌtɔk /
verb (used without object)
to use disparaging or boastful language.
OTHER WORDS FROM trash-talk
trash-talk·er, nounExample sentences from the Web for trash-talking
Hands on buzzers: One's a trash-talking thug trying to stay one step ahead of the law.