Example Sentences

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The Detroit Pistons transformed from one of the NBA’s worst teams to the Eastern Conference leader by adopting a hard-hitting, trash-talking style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

However the trash-talking American was adamant on Friday that he has the tools to stop Joshua as the two men faced off in a promotional event for next month's Netflix special.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

A Milwaukee Brewers fan was reportedly let go from her job after a viral video showed her threatening to “call ICE” on a trash-talking Los Angeles Dodgers fan during the Brewers’ home loss on Tuesday.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

Instead we think of male bonding, of office pools and water-cooler chats, of the good-natured trash-talking that comes with fantasy leagues, of long-standing tradition.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

“I never knew anything I said upset anyone. You all shouldn’t listen to me. You know I’m just a nasty trash-talking old fool.”

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos