What to Say When Someone Calls You Trash

Michele Stills

Michele Stills

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I was having a normal day until my so-called friend called me trash out of nowhere! I was shocked and didn’t know how to reply back. Should I be savage or funny or just walk away? I had so many thoughts running in my mind. After researching and talking to my other friends *I have created this ultimate list of responses and comebacks for when someone calls you trash.

If you ever find yourself in such a situation, go through these epic replies ideas and use the one you like. I have categorized them into different types like funny, savage, sarcastic, and more. So keep scrolling to find the perfect response to shut that person up!

30 Ways To Respond When Someone Calls You Trash

We all have dealt with rude people who think it’s okay to call someone trash. But you don’t need to take it. Here are some amazing ways to respond when someone calls you trash:

“Well this trash is going to take itself out of your life real quick!”

“I may be trash but you are toxic waste.”

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and clearly you are blind.”

“If I am trash you must have a garbage can for a heart.”

“Trashy on the outside but classy on the inside.”

“I would give you a nasty look but I see you already have one.”

“I’m rubber you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks onto you.

“I may be trash but I would still pick myself over you.”

“If I am trash then you must have crawled out of a dumpster.”

“Call me trash one more time and I will recycle you out of my life real quick.”

“Well this trash is going to take itself out of your life real quick!”

“I may be trash but you are toxic waste.”

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and clearly you are blind.”

“If I am trash you must have a garbage can for a heart.”

“Trashy on the outside but classy on the inside.”

“I would give you a nasty look but I see you already have one.”

“I’m rubber you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks onto you.”

“I may be trash but I would still pick myself over you.”

“If I am trash then you must have crawled out of a dumpster.”

“Call me trash one more time and I will recycle you out of my life real quick.”

“I’m trash that takes better care of myself than your nasty attitude.”

“I may be trash but I still have way more class than you’ll ever have.”

“Trash? I think that word better suits your disgusting personality.”

“For trash I seem to be doing way better socially than you.

“If I’m trash you must have cleaned out a landfill to make your friends.”

“I’ll be trash picking up better things to do than listen to you.”

“I may be trash but at least I’m free to live my best life unlike you.”

“Call me trash but I’m smart enough to stay away from dumpster fires like you though.”

“Trash belongs on the curb so why are you still talking to me then?”

“Beauty fades but trash like my confidence will never go out of style.”

Funny Comebacks When Someone Calls You Trash

Don’t get angry when someone calls you trash. Get even by using these 10 funny comebacks that will leave them speechless:

10 Funny Responses For Being Called Trash

  1. “I’m trash? Looks like someone took themselves out.”
  2. “Trashy? Nah, I’m just not garbage enough to be with you.”
  3. “If I’m trash you must be the whole landfill.”
  4. “I may be trash but it’s better than having no class like you.”
  5. “You think I’m trash? That must be your reflection in the mirror.”
  6. “Yeah I’m made of trash, what are you made of? Broken dreams and disappointments?”
  7. “I’m trash that makes better life choices than you at least.”
  8. “Call me trash one more time and I will take you to the cleaners.”
  9. “Trash collects trash so no wonder you came to me.”
  10. “If I’m trash what does that make you? My personal trash collector?”

Let’s move on to some more savage responses for the haters…

Savage Responses When Someone Calls You Trash

If someone is rude enough to call you trash, don’t hold back. Hit them with these savage replies that will make them regret their words instantly:

10 Savage Ways To React To Being Called Trash

  1. “I’m trash? Funny coming from the person I threw away last week.”
  2. “I may be trash but at least I’m recyclable, unlike your useless existence.”
  3. “Call me trash one more time and the only thing getting dumped here will be your body in the river.”
  4. “Trash? I think that’s what people call your personality behind your back.”
  5. “I’m trash? That’s so funny coming from something so useless and disposable like you.”
  6. “Yeah I may be trash but taking out the trash this Thursday so watch your back.”
  7. “Trash belongs on the curb just like where this conversation with you is heading.”
  8. “You think I’m trash? At least I’m not someone who tears people down like you.”
  9. “Call me trash one more time and you’ll end up in a dump where toxic waste like you belongs.”
  10. “Wow if I’m trash I can’t imagine the nasty landfill you crawled out of this morning.”

Feeling flirty instead of angry? Try out these flirty comebacks

Flirty Comebacks For Being Called Trash

Kill them with kindness and flirt back with these 10 witty responses when someone calls you trash:

10 Flirty Ways To Reply To Being Called Trash

  1. “If I’m trash then I would love to take your recycling any day.” ;)”
  2. “Trashy? More like sexy if that’s how you feel about me calling you out.”
  3. “You say I’m trash but can’t seem to take me to the curb, interesting.” 😉
  4. “If I’m trash let’s take this conversation to the dumpster out back if you know what I mean.”
  5. “I may be trash but I bet you wish you could get with this.”
  6. “Trash? Nah I think you just have a crush on me and don’t know how else to show it.”
  7. “Call me trash but you’re looking a little jealous over there.”
  8. “I’m trash that you seem obsessed with, funny how that works.”
  9. “Trash? Is that a new nickname you have for me cutie?”
  10. “Trashy is just another word for sexy right? At least that’s how I’ll take it coming from you.”

Want to shut them down in style? Use these editor approved best responses

10 Best Responses For Being Called Trash

Don’t let anyone make you feel worthless by calling you trash. Here are the 10 best sassy, funny, and savage replies approved by our editors to use on the haters:

They Go Low, You Go High

“When they go low, you go high.” Take the high road with this classy response when someone calls you trash.

When To UseWhen Not To Use
If it’s your boss, teacher, parent etc. calling you trashIf a friend, partner, or co-worker says it joke around

I’m Rubber You’re Glue

“I’m rubber you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks onto you.” A funny playground classic comeback for being called trash.

When To UseWhen Not To Use
When said jokingly by friends or lightly by strangersIf someone is viciously insulting you

As Good As It Gets

“If I’m trash then that must be as good as it gets for you to be around someone like me in the first place.”

When To UseWhen Not To Use
On fake friends or jealous people trying to bring you downOn elders, teachers, parents even lightly

Kill Them With Kindness

“I’m sorry you feel the need to call me names. I know that says more about you than it does about me. I wish you inner peace and self-love.” Kill their hatred with this kind comeback.

When To UseWhen Not To Use
On anyone hating or jealous of youIf it’s a very close friend joking

Thanks But No Thanks

“If I want your opinion on me I’d ask for it which I’m definitely not. But thanks anyway.”

When To UseWhen Not To Use
On judgmental people trying to put you downYour parents or boss

The Classy Clapback

“I was taught to take out the trash when it starts stinking. Let me help you find your way to the curb.”

When To UseWhen Not To Use
Fake backstabbing friendsTeachers, elders, at work

Mirror Their Energy

Match their nasty energy: “You call me trash one more time, Imma show you what this trash can really do.”

When To UseWhen Not To Use
Strangers or peers trying to get a reaction out of youAt school or with parents

So stand up to bullies and insults with courage, confidence, and a dash of sass using these creative comebacks!

How To Respond When A Girl Calls You Trash

Girls can be just as nasty with their words. But don’t react badly if a girl calls you trash, use these clever responses instead:

  1. “If I’m trash how come you keep taking me out of the dumpster?”
  2. “Trash? Is this your way of confessing you have a crush on me?”
  3. “I guess one woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure then.”
  4. “I’m trash that keeps getting recycled back into your life.”
  5. “If I’m trash why are you so pressed about me?”

How To React When A Guy Calls You Trash

When a guy tries to neg you by calling you trash, flip the script with these bold responses:

  1. “Trash? I would look up what that means but I don’t speak loser language sorry.”
  2. “Call me trash one more time and I’ll show you how we take out the trash where I’m from.”
  3. “Trash belongs at the curb just like where I’m about to kick you to.”
  4. “Save that trash talk for someone who cares because I definitely don’t.”
  5. “If I’m trash why are you taking your time to talk to me then?”

So don’t let anyone make you feel small by calling you trash or any other names. Value yourself and stand up to bullying with these creative comebacks.

And remember – what other people call you does not define your self-worth. You are amazing just the way you are!

In Conclusion

I hope this article helped you feel prepared and empowered the next time someone calls you trash or any other demeaning name. Save these savage, funny, and flirty comebacks to defend yourself while staying confident and poised.

There is no need to sink to their level. Instead, use humor and wit to show that their words can’t bring you down or dictate how you feel about yourself.

Learn to brush off insults and surround yourself with people who uplift you. Don’t give negativity and bullies more attention and time than they deserve.

Stay true to who you are and continue being your awesome self no matter what anyone says! You are the only one who gets to define your self-worth.

So next time, when someone calls you trash, recycle one of these brilliant responses to take out the trash talk once and for all!

Michele Stills
Michele Stills
I'm an evidence-based coach helping clients with their communication, leadership skills, anxiety, public speaking and interpersonal relationship skills.

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