1. to reply rudely or impertinently to someone in authority
Usage: informal; third person singular present

1. rude or impertinent replies, especially to someone in authority
Usage: informal; plural form

Examples

• She always backchats her teacher when given instructions.
• The student backchats whenever he’s told to sit down.
• His constant backchats got him sent to the principal’s office.
• The coach won’t tolerate any backchats from the players.
• Her backchats to her parents showed a lack of respect.
• The manager warned employees about giving backchats to customers.