table talk
Definition
- Noun:
- Conversation during a meal: Informal, often light or social talk that occurs while people are eating together at a table.
Usage
- Table talk is an uncountable noun. It refers to the general conversation happening during a meal, not a specific topic.
- It is typically used in a social or family context to describe the casual exchange of news, stories, or ideas over food.
Examples
- The dinner party was delightful, full of lively table talk about travel and books.
- There wasn't much table talk during the tense business lunch.
- She enjoyed the friendly table talk more than the meal itself.
Advanced Usage
- As a concept: The term can be used to describe the social function of mealtime conversation in building relationships.
- Good table talk is essential for a successful family gathering.
Variants and Related Words
- Dinner conversation: A very close synonym, specifically for the evening meal.
- Mealtime conversation: A more general phrase with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Dinner-table conversation
- Mealtime chat
- Social conversation
Related Idioms
- Pillow talk: (Idiom) Private, intimate conversation between partners in bed. (Note: This is a related idiom about private conversation in a different setting, contrasting with the social nature of .)
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conversation during a meal
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