answer back

Definitions

1. 1

   To reply impertinently to (someone)

   To reply impertinently to (someone); to talk back.

   • I'll thank you not to answer back like that! Where are your manners?
   • She answered him back rudely.
   • This further enraged the mother-in-law who reprimanded the girl for answering back to elders.
2. 2

   To reply to a question from (someone) at a later time.

   • Please answer me back before the end of the week.
3. 3

   To match an opponent’s recent scoring effort.

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   1. 4

      To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.

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