backchat

Plural: backchats

Noun

• Impertinent or clever replies; witty repartee.
• light teasing repartee
• Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.

Verb

• To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.

Examples

• Peter was sent to detention for backchatting the teacher.
• The game was filled with friendly backchat about our terrible tile draws.

Synonyms

banter, give-and-take, raillery, answer back, backtalk, mouth off, sass