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Meaning of shop talk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A discussion about one's trade, business, or employment that only others in the same field can understand.
    uncountable
  2. Any language considered (or alleged to be) acceptable in a single-sex workplace (typically a workshop), but not in mixed or polite company.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Fachgespräch

Examples

“Near-synonym: locker room talk”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

shop time shop towel shop window Shop-accident shop-bell shop-bouncer

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