Meaning of table talk | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Conversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, among a group seated together for a meal or other social activity.
   idiomatic, uncountable
2. Conversation that illicitly conveys information or suggestions to another player.
   uncountable

Examples

“[T]hey all came out to supper. […] She was also pleased to see how Gregory toned up the table-talk and skilfully led it away from disagreeable topics.”

“He ate like a starving Eskimo. […] The growing boy evidently did not believe in table-talk when he could use his mouth for more practical purposes.”

“Grand Opera mishaps are usually more silly than solemn, and provide people with amusing table talk.”

“On the first day of a new statute in New York City to restrict smoking, the table talk in many restaurants was about lighting up.”

“[E]ven though there are announcers, they largely remain quiet, letting us hear all the table talk that goes on during and in between hands.”

“Slowly, slightly, faith is trickling back, at least into Britain. […] Religion is civilised table talk.”

“This then, is my hope: if at least one of us does not talk bridge at the table, the table talk will eventually be lessened.”

“"Did you see that?" Paula pointed a lit cigarette. “No table-talk!” Alex snarled.”

“One of the rules of the game is NO TABLE TALK, which means you don't want to bring moves to other players' attention that might benefit them or prevent them from making a damaging one.”

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