Answer-back Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To reply impertinently; to talk back.

I'll thank you not to answer back like that! Where are your manners?
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To reply to a question at a later time.
Please answer me back before the end of the week.
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(computing) To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.

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Answer-back Sentence Examples

  • And in Dundee, lads even gave it a two-finger salute - silly really, as the flag can't answer back.

  • And in Dundee, lads even gave it a two-finger salute - silly really, as the flag ca n't answer back.

  • Most people trace the answer back to the ingredients used in the food.

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