trash-talk (Meaning)

trash-talk

disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other

FAQs About the word trash-talk

disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other

diminish, criticize, minimize,dismiss, denigrate, belittle, condemn, dump on, dislike, bad-mouth

applaud, extol, exalt, laud, magnify, sanction, approve, recommend, endorse,praise

The athletes engaged in some friendly trash-talk before the big game.

He couldn't resist the opportunity to trash-talk his opponent during the press conference.

Trash-talk can sometimes escalate tensions on the basketball court and lead to confrontations.

The comedian's routine included a lot of playful trash-talk aimed at celebrities and politicians.