answer back

verb4

1. •
   To reply impertinently to (someone); to talk back.

   • I'll thank you not to answer back like that! Where are your manners?
   • She answered him back rudely.
2. •
   To reply to a question from (someone) at a later time.

   • Please answer me back before the end of the week.
3. •
   To match an opponent’s recent scoring effort.
4. •
   To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.