trash talk
noun
: disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other
Examples of trash talk in a Sentence
He had to listen to a lot of trash talk from the other players.
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Baker Mayfield continues to trash talk, but that trash talk is being backed up by his play.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
All week, Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan heard trash talk from his former West Virginia teammates.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
In flyover Denver, his one-liners, especially his trash talk directed at the Lakers, were greatly appreciated.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
While that led to some heated moments upon his return to training camp workouts, the coaching staff appreciated the competitiveness brought on by his trash talk.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
All week, Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan heard trash talk from his former West Virginia teammates.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
In flyover Denver, his one-liners, especially his trash talk directed at the Lakers, were greatly appreciated.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
While that led to some heated moments upon his return to training camp workouts, the coaching staff appreciated the competitiveness brought on by his trash talk.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Trash talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trash%20talk. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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