English Dictionary

table talk

noun

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

During the dinner party, there was a lot of table talk.

意味（1）

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

[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.

意味（2）

(games) Conversation that illicitly conveys information or suggestions to another player.

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.