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table talk

noun

Definition of table talk

as in chat

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this he thought he weathered the table talk over dinner with his future in-laws rather well

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Recent Examples of table talk This might also be a good year for a little table talk about hunger — about how a lot of households, even many living above the poverty line, struggle to meet their nutritional needs. — Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024 Enjoy a table talk with fathers, in partnership with the Black Child Development Institute, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and DJ Dough. — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024 Friday’s list of activities featured ice breakers, table talks, and opportunities to write down our feelings, thoughts and ideas in our high-quality journals provided by BLK. — Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Sep. 2023 However, the timing of those main table talks could move up, after Fain’s new deadline was given late Monday, the source added. — Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for table talk

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Cosmetics brands, retailers and AI chat platforms now invite shoppers to scan their faces or upload photos to preview a lipstick shade, a pair of glasses or a new dress.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Once in office, Johnson quickly pulled closer to Trump — so close that Johnson candidly recounts their almost daily phone calls and chats, often offering his impressions in the president’s voice.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of chat

Noun

The $120 whole chicken sparked plenty of online chatter, though the $65 half-chicken is substantial enough for a party of four.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
There has been chatter about teams tanking to avoid being elevated to the Open Division.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of chatter

Noun

At first there was just some casual small talk between them, then walks with their dogs, followed by dinners at pubs away from prying eyes and, finally, evenings spent cooking together.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Putting your stance on a subject in the first sentence, rather than clearing your throat with small talk.

— Erica Dhawan, Contributor, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of small talk

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