顶嘴 (dǐng zuǐ) — To backtalk' or 'defy authority

Means 'to backtalk' or 'defy authority,' often used when someone speaks back to someone in a confrontational manner. It has a humorous connotation in friendly banter.

Example Usage

小孩子总是喜欢顶嘴,让大人很无奈。

Kids always like to backtalk, leaving adults helpless.

Cultural Context

This term captures the playful defiance often seen in familial or friend dynamics.

Category: savage-humor