smack talk

noun

: trash talk
smack-talk
ˈsmak-ˌtȯk How to pronounce smack talk (audio)
verb

Examples of smack talk in a Sentence

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Yam Yam shuts him down with ease because smack talk is simply not one of Michael’s strengths. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 Vassilakis won’t have to listen to any smack talk from family or friends. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 Like any smart team—and fan base—Australia is using smack talk as motivation. — Sean Gregory, Time, 18 June 2026 Plenty of body contact, some smack talk, and both schools had boisterous student sections in the gym. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smack talk

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of smack talk was in 1992

Rhymes for smack talk

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“Smack talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smack%20talk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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