present participle of talk shop

(US) brief, polite, superficial conversation, like that which occurs in elevators.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see talk, about. (Compare discuss.) / (idiomatic, colloquial, imperative) Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something

A form of Chinese narrative singing accompanied by a pair of clappers.

Alternative spelling of crosstalk

plural of talking-point Alternative form of talking points

Alternative form of talk around

plural of talking shop

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

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of talk past