trash talk

trash talk

1. noun Disparaging, insulting, or abusive speech aimed at a person, group, or thing. I think the trash talk between boxers before these big fights is just the dumbest thing in the world, but I know some people who love it.
2. verb To speak in such a manner (about someone or something). As a verb, the phrase is usually hyphenated. The senator trash-talked her opponent for most of the debate, all but avoiding the actual issues at hand.
See also: talk, trash
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • look alike
  • belt
  • belted
  • belting
  • kack
  • kak
  • kacked