back answer en · NOUN
Meanings
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A sharp reply given to someone.
He’s called The General from the brazen craft And dash with which he sneaks a bit of road And all its fares; challenged, or chafed, or chaffed, Back-answers of the newest he’ll explode;
1901, William Henley, Bus-driver:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| back answers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |