talk trash

slang

The phrase "talk trash" is commonly used in informal settings, particularly in sports or competitive contexts, to describe disparaging or boastful speech.

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Definition

B2Informal

(slang, disparaging)To insult or speak negatively about someone or something.

Example

He loves to talk trash about his rivals to get under their skin.
Stop talking trash and focus on your own game.

B2Competitive

(slang, boastful)To boast or make exaggerated claims, often to intimidate or provoke an opponent.

Example

She was talking trash before the match, claiming she would easily win.
They spent the whole game talking trash to each other.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "talk trash":

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