trash talk
noun
: disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other
Examples of trash talk in a Sentence
He had to listen to a lot of trash talk from the other players.
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While that led to some heated moments upon his return to training camp workouts, the coaching staff appreciated the competitiveness brought on by his trash talk.
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Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
But Rocco trash talk reaching jeopardy is peak!
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The trash talk leading up to Sunday's AFC North showdown has not been exclusive to Delpit.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Other juicy matchups include No. 6 Clemson vs. No. 9 LSU, Thomas Castellanos' trash talk being put to the test with Florida State hosting No. 8 Alabama and Nico Iamaleava making his UCLA debut against Utah.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
But Rocco trash talk reaching jeopardy is peak!
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The trash talk leading up to Sunday's AFC North showdown has not been exclusive to Delpit.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Other juicy matchups include No. 6 Clemson vs. No. 9 LSU, Thomas Castellanos' trash talk being put to the test with Florida State hosting No. 8 Alabama and Nico Iamaleava making his UCLA debut against Utah.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trash talk
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“Trash talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trash%20talk. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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