Backchat and Courtesy

Backchat

Backchat noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.
Usage example: there'll be no backchat from you, young lady

Courtesy is an antonym for backchat.

Courtesy

Courtesy noun - An act of kind assistance.

Backchat is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous
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