trash talk

[trash tawk]

noun

1. disparaging or boastful language.

   Both sides exchanged trash talk throughout the game.

   Trash talk is banned on this forum.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to use disparaging or boastful language to or about (someone).

   The site was used anonymously by high school bullies to publicly trash-talk, harass, and embarrass their targets.

   Maybe you should stop trash talking and check your facts!

Other Word Forms

• trash-talker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trash talk¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

“I said, ‘Yeah, OK’ and I just went right on walking,” apparently dismissing what he’d just heard as trash talk.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite some low-level trash talk, neither boxer overstepped the line during media events.

From BBC

He might respond to the requisite trash talk with giggles.

From Los Angeles Times

And yes, later that night, Laurie and Jaclyn gather to trash talk about this development, which Kate overhears.

From Los Angeles Times

You don't need Ryan Wilson's 2018 tunnel trash talk.

From BBC