talking shit
Speaking ill carelessly
Talking shit is speaking disparagingly or contemptuously about someone or something, often behind their back: They were talking shit about her outfit.
It can also mean boasting or making empty threats: He talks a lot of shit but never backs it up.
The phrase is casual and vulgar.
- verbal abuseHarmful speech targeting someone
- insultOffensive remark or action
- throwing shadeSubtle public disparagement
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- curseInvoked harm through words
swearing · backbiting · criticism · provocation · mock · disrespect · ranting · name-calling · put-downs · cheap shots · low blows · character assassination · contention · taunt · belittling · bluffing · roasting · arguing
verbal evaluation
talking shitpraising
Voicing admiration
complimenting · lauding · extolling · bigging up · talking up
truthfulness/sincerity
talking shittelling the truth
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