Smack Talk

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /smæk tɔk/

Definitions of smack talk

noun a type of speech characterized by insults, boasting, or other disrespectful remarks

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like smack talk, it's mean.

A2 During the game, there was a lot of smack talk between the players.

B1 The coach warned the team about engaging in smack talk with the opposing team.

B2 The smack talk between the two rivals escalated into a physical altercation.

C1 His witty smack talk always entertained the audience during his stand-up comedy shows.

C2 The politician's smear campaign was filled with malicious smack talk against his opponent.

verb to engage in smack talk

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like it when people smack talk about others.

A2 He always smack talks his opponents before a game.

B1 The two players were smack talking each other during the match.

B2 She was known for her ability to smack talk her way out of any situation.

C1 The politician was criticized for constantly engaging in smack talk during debates.

C2 Despite his success, he never felt the need to resort to smack talk to prove his worth.

Examples of smack talk in a Sentence

formal The debate turned heated when one of the participants resorted to using smack talk.

informal I can't believe the smack talk that was going on between those two players!

slang The smack talk was getting real between those two friends.

figurative His words were like a sharp smack talk to her confidence.

Grammatical Forms of smack talk

past tense

smacked

plural

smack talks

comparative

more smack talk

superlative

most smack talk

present tense

smack talks

future tense

will smack talk

perfect tense

have smacked talk

continuous tense

is smack talking

singular

smack talk

positive degree

smack talk

infinitive

to smack talk

gerund

smack talking

participle

smack talked

Origin and Evolution of smack talk

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'smack talk' originated in American sports culture, specifically in basketball and boxing, where players would talk trash to intimidate their opponents.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'smack talk' has become a common phrase used in various competitive settings, not just limited to sports, to describe boastful or insulting comments made to provoke or taunt others.