backtalks
Gives lip rudely
Backtalks is the verb form of back talk—responding to authority with impudent or disrespectful remarks: She backtalks her teachers constantly.
The noun back talk (or backtalk) refers to the remarks themselves.
Both suggest defiance toward someone who expects compliance or respect.
Impertinent verbal attitude
- lipMouth's outer edge
- cheekAudacity or facial side
- retortQuick, cutting reply
- snarkCutting, mocking commentary
sarcasm · insubordination · disobedience · rebellion · defiance · resistance · opposition · challenge
Shameless boldness toward superiors
- impertinenceRude disregard for propriety
- disrespectLack of regard
- rudenessDisrespectful social behavior
- incivilityRude or impolite behavior
discourtesy · insolence · flippancy · irreverence · audacity · brazenness · effrontery · gall
sass
Impertinent verbal attitude
snark · sarcasm · insubordination · disobedience · rebellion · defiance · resistance · opposition · challenge · refusal
impudence
Shameless boldness toward superiors
- impertinenceRude disregard for propriety
- disrespectLack of regard
- rudenessDisrespectful social behavior
incivility · discourtesy · insolence · flippancy · irreverence · audacity · brazenness · effrontery · gall · cheekiness