Pronunciation: /bæk ˈænsər/
noun a response or reply that is considered impolite or disrespectful
A1 My little brother always gives me back answers when I ask him to do his chores.
A2 The teacher scolded the student for giving a back answer in class.
B1 It is important to teach children not to give back answers to adults.
B2 She was known for her quick wit and sharp back answers in debates.
C1 The politician was criticized for his disrespectful back answers during the interview.
C2 The CEO did not tolerate any back answers from employees in meetings.
verb to respond impolitely or disrespectfully
A1 Children should not back answer their parents.
A2 The student back answered the teacher when asked to complete the assignment.
B1 It is important to address the issue when someone back answers you.
B2 The employee was reprimanded for back answering the manager during the meeting.
C1 She was known for her tendency to back answer authority figures.
C2 The politician's habit of back answering journalists often led to controversy.
formal It is disrespectful for a student to give back answers to their teacher.
informal Don't give me any back answers, just do as you're told.
slang Stop back answering me, just listen and follow instructions.
figurative His back answers only serve to worsen the situation, rather than resolve it.
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