answer back
Intermediate (B1)informal
Say something rude or cheeky back to someone like a parent or teacher when they tell you off.
"The teacher sent him to the headmaster's office for answering back."
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Spring Championship Europe & South America
Brawlhalla · 454:57
Trying to answer back here.
CCL Spring 2026 D2 Finals with @JoeBruin
Chesscom Community · 44:05
So, can Athens answer back?
Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series - NA Qualifier Finals
Call of Duty · 235:13
But Blant needs to answer back.
Spring Championship Europe & South America
Brawlhalla · 458:52
Lopez trying to answer back now.
Lopes vs sea - Winners Final - Spring Championship 2026 - SA 1v1
Brawlhalla · 4:50
Lopez trying to answer back here.