plural of talking shop

(idiomatic, uncountable) Flirtatious conversation, used as foreplay or for seduction. / (countable) An explanation of sex given to a child.

To talk at cross purposes with; to speak in such a way that a listener fails to understand one's meaning.

simple past tense and past participle of talk past

present participle of talk past

(derogatory, informal) the traditional method of teaching, consisting mainly of talking and writing on a chalkboard.

(idiomatic) Statements which are boastful or exaggerated. / (idiomatic) Major topic of conversation; current gossip.

Alternative form of table talk

(idiomatic) Conversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, among a group seated together for a meal or other social activity.

(transitive) To resolve a problem by talking about it.