talk shit
Spread nasty gossip
Talk shit is a vulgar expression with two main meanings.
The first is to speak disparagingly or insultingly about someone, usually behind their back: She's always talking shit about her coworkers.
The second is to speak boastfully or make empty threats, often in a competitive context: He talks a lot of shit but can't back it up.
Both senses carry connotations of insincerity or malice.
To make something seem unimportant
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- disparageExpress low opinion of
- denigrateCriticize unfairly to harm
- demeanLower in standing
badmouth · put down · diss · roast · slam · bash · rag on · hate on
belittle
To make something seem unimportant
demean · badmouth · put down · diss · roast · slam · bash · rag on · hate on · clown on
rumor
Unconfirmed circulating story
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
backbite · tattle · dirt · tea · drama · spill · chatter · buzz · tittle-tattle · dish
brag
Speak with excessive pride
bluster · bluff · grandstand · front · cap · gas up · hype · puff up · show off · posture
talk shitpraise
Expression of approval
compliment · talk up · extol · big up · laud
talk shitspeak the truth
tell it like it is · keep it real · back it up · speak plainly
talk shithold your tongue
Refrain from speaking
say nothing · keep quiet · bite your tongue · keep your mouth shut · mind your own business
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