trash talk

American  

[trash tawk] / ˈtræʃ ˌtɔk /

noun

1. disparaging or boastful language.

   Both sides exchanged trash talk throughout the game.

   Trash talk is banned on this forum.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of trash talk

First recorded in 1980–85

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

trash talk

If you look for a bystander to trash talk your beloved, you will surely find one.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

A noble supporter of America’s rebels, the man who suited the Beatles, trash talk and more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

After the expectation, speculation and trash talk, cricket's oldest rivalry once again delivered.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025

He rejects the modern spectacle of boxing hype and trash talk, instead he advocates for the noble art of self-defence.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025

Sportscaster JB likes to taunt and trash talk during games like Dad used to do when he played.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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