Trash-talk

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Trash-talk is a form of boast or insult commonly heard in competitive situations (such as sports events), primarily in the US. It is often used to intimidate the opposition, but can also be used in a humorous spirit. Trash-talk is often characterized by use of hyperbole, or figurative language, e.g., "Your team can't run! You run like honey on ice!" Puns and other wordplay are commonly used.

Trash-talk was commonly used by the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in the 1960s and 1970s. Since then, it has become common for boxers, wrestlers and other sportsguys to use trash-talk.[1] Trash talking (or "hot dogging") in amateur sports ranks is generally discouraged and frowned upon (especially in youth leagues).

In more recent time 'trash talking' has become a large part of online life, on forums, particularly in the gaming scene trash talking is used by many to gain an enhanced personal image commonly referred to as 'epeen', short for 'electronic penis'.

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SmackSpot

  1. ^ The kings of trash talk BostonGlobe.com
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