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table-talk

table-talk is the alternative form of table talk.

Meaning of table talk

Noun

table talk (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) Conversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, among a group seated together for a meal or other social activity.
    • [T]hey all came out to supper. […] She was also pleased to see how Gregory toned up the table-talk and skilfully led it away from disagreeable topics.1874, Edward Payson Roe, chapter 33, in Opening a Chestnut Burr
  2. Conversation that illicitly conveys information or suggestions to another player.
    • This then, is my hope: if at least one of us does not talk bridge at the table, the table talk will eventually be lessened.2002, Roselyn Teukolsky, How to Play Bridge with Your Spouse and Survive, →ISBN, page 186

Questions about table-talk

What is table-talk the alternative form of?
Table-talk is the alternative form of table talk.

Words near table-talk in the dictionary

  1. table-setting
  2. table-shade
  3. table-shades
  4. table-spoon
  5. table-spoons
  6. table-talk
  7. table-tipping
  8. table-top
  9. table-tops
  10. table-turner
  11. table-turners

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