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speaking terms

speaking terms noun: a slight acquaintance, allowing for the exchange of salutations and general remarks.

Noun

speaking terms pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) A slight acquaintance, allowing for the exchange of salutations and general remarks.

Words formed from speaking terms

Questions about speaking terms

What does speaking terms mean?
Speaking terms means a slight acquaintance, allowing for the exchange of salutations and general remarks.
What part of speech is speaking terms?
Speaking terms is a noun.

Words near speaking terms in the dictionary

  1. speaking of
  2. speaking one's conscience
  3. speaking one's mind
  4. speaking out
  5. speaking someone's language
  6. speaking terms
  7. speaking to
  8. speaking too soon
  9. speaking trumpet
  10. speaking trumpets
  11. speaking truth to power

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