discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respect

back talk, backtalk, sass, sassing, lip, mouth - an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass"

rudeness, discourtesy - a manner that is rude and insulting

chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah - (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity