smack talk

Definition

Boastful, provocative trash talk aimed at an opponent to rattle them before or during a contest, usually delivered with a lot more confidence than skill. It occasionally crosses into outright threats, at which point it stops being sport and starts being a police report.

Example Usage

The point guard's smack talk was so loud that the referee had to issue a warning.

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