table talk

noun

Definition of table talknext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for table talk
  1. chat
  2. talk
  3. chatter
  4. small talk
Noun
  • Phones carry cyberbullying, group-chat disputes, read receipts and the pressure to remain constantly available.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But for a little over 200 minutes, Birthright gives audiences a break from debating these issues in the group chat or the comment section.
    — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of chat
Noun
  • This comes after a first bid of €46 million was knocked back once talks with Real Madrid broke down and Rodri agreed to join the Catalans.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Construction began in late 2023 to build restrooms, a parking lot with 80 spaces, a ranger station, a small amphitheater for ranger talks, and wide paths that will enable access for those with disabilities.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of talk
Noun
  • Active noise cancellation helps minimize engine noise and cabin chatter, and bringing your own pair means you’re covered no matter what your particular flight provides.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Usually most of that chatter online is about what Kelce chooses to wear.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • Frazier said that the woman was known to frequently walk around the neighborhood sparking up small talk.
    — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That's what my client Susan discovered at an ERG networking event, where story-prompting questions moved her and her partner past small talk and into real stories about their careers, upbringings, and experiences of imposter syndrome at work.
    — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of small talk

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