noun a response or reply, especially one that is rude or disrespectful
verb to answer someone in a rude or disrespectful manner
Children talking back to parents can be a sign of disrespect.
Students who talk back to teachers may face disciplinary action.
Talking back to law enforcement officers can escalate a situation.
Employees who talk back to their superiors may face consequences.
Customers who talk back to customer service representatives may not receive the assistance they need.
Talk back can also refer to a feature on audio mixing consoles that allows the engineer to listen to a microphone or other input.
Talk back can refer to a type of live commentary or response during a television show.
In writing, 'talk back' can refer to a character responding defiantly or disrespectfully to another character or authority figure.
In psychology, 'talk back' can refer to a client challenging or questioning the therapist's interpretations or suggestions during therapy sessions.
In education, 'talk back' can refer to a student speaking in a disrespectful or insubordinate manner to a teacher or authority figure.
In broadcasting, 'talk back' can refer to a segment of a radio show where listeners call in to voice their opinions or challenge the host's viewpoints.
In customer service, 'talk back' can refer to a customer responding rudely or aggressively to a representative during a call or interaction.