Talk trash Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈtɹæʃ
TAWK TRASH
tˈɔːk/ /tɹˈæʃ
TAWK TRASH
Definition
To say insulting or boastful things, especially to an opponent, often to make them upset or less confident during a competition.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal, used in sports, games, and sometimes arguments; often playful or provocative rather than truly offensive. Common with 'to' ('talk trash to someone'). Close to 'trash talk', but 'talk trash' is the verb; don't use in very formal contexts.
Spanish: hablar basura - insultar (en competencia)Portuguese (BR): falar besteira - provocar (em competição)Portuguese (PT): falar disparates - provocar (em competição)Chinese (Simplified): 说垃圾话 - 挑衅（比赛中）Chinese (Traditional): 講垃圾話 - 挑釁（比賽中）Hindi: अपशब्द बोलना - प्रतिद्वंदी को नीचा दिखानाArabic: إهانة الآخرين (في منافسة) - التحدث بسخريةBengali: কটুক্তি করা - অপমানজনক কথা বলাRussian: оскорблять (в адрес соперника) - говорить гадостиJapanese: 挑発的なことを言う - 悪口を言うVietnamese: nói điều xúc phạm - nói mócKorean: 도발적인 말을 하다 - 험담하다Turkish: laf atmak - küçümseyici konuşmakUrdu: طعنہ دینا - ناگوار باتیں کرناIndonesian: ngejek - ngomong meremehkan
Example Sentences
Why did you talk trash during the game?
basic
He likes to talk trash to his opponents.
basic
Please don't talk trash in class.
basic
She started to talk trash before the match even began.
natural
If you talk trash, expect your rival to answer back.
natural
He's just trying to talk trash to throw you off your game.
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