trashtalk Some attempts at intimidation, in sports Slam on a court, perhaps Intimidation attempt Intimidating insults Insulting exchange on the field Dis (note each starred answer's first word!) Court insults Comments about someone's mother, say Allen Iverson hears it Insults and such from athletes Disparaging language Court tactic It's heard on a basketball court Offensive lines Taunting exchange on the field Taunting exchange during the game Taunting banter between players Sports ploy