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

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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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