table talk

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Meaning · English

casual conversation, especially at mealtimes

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trò chuyện thông thường, đặc biệt là vào bữa ăn

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Literally: conversation at a table
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The latest news was the table talk at dinner parties.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “table talk” mean?

casual conversation, especially at mealtimes Literally: conversation at a table

Is “table talk” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.