talked shit

Disparaged someone verbally

Talked shit is the past tense of talk shit, meaning to speak disparagingly or contemptuously about someone or something.

It can describe gossip, insults, or trash talk: She talked shit about her ex all night.

It also means to boast or bluster, especially without backing it up: He talked shit before the fight but got knocked out in the first round.

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insecurity · banter · jealousy · belittling · haters · rivalry · ridicule · defamation · beef · bad blood · gossip · spilling tea · anger · betrayal · burned bridges · drama · mockery · behind your back

Opposites
valence of speech about others

talked shitpraised

Expressed approval of

sang praises · complimented · talked up · lauded · extolled

social stance toward person

talked shitdefended

Shielded from harm

backed up · had someone's back · supported · vouched for · championed

Family

talk, talks, talking, talker, talkers, talkative, shit, shits, shitting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13