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Synonyms & Similar Words
conversation
discussion
dialogue
chat
gossip
chatter
talk
speech
debate
argument
negotiation
conference
meeting
gathering
colloquy
communication
intercourse
repartee
badinage
banter
parley
confabulation
consultation
interview
tete-a-tete
small talk
informal talk
casual conversation
social talk
dinner conversation
party talk
polite conversation
courteous conversation
mannerly conversation
decorous conversation
respectful conversation
considerate conversation
Meaning of Table Talk
The primary meaning of "Table Talk" refers to conversations or discussions that take place while people are eating or gathered around a table.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "Table Talk" refers to conversation, especially of a casual or informal kind, at a meal or in a social gathering.
- * It can also describe the art of conversing agreeably and tactfully, especially at table.
Etymology of Table Talk
The phrase "Table Talk" has its roots in the 16th century, when it referred to conversations that took place during meals, often in a formal or social setting.
Over time, the phrase has evolved to encompass a broader range of social interactions, including casual conversations and gatherings.
Example Uses
- The dinner party was filled with lively table talk, as guests discussed everything from politics to pop culture.
- * Her skill at table talk made her a popular guest at social gatherings, where she could effortlessly converse with anyone.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
muteness
taciturnity
reserve
reticence
uncommunicativeness
unsociability
isolation
loneliness
solitude
aloofness
distance
formality
stiffness
awkwardness
unease
discomfort
restraint
inhibition
repression
secrecy
confidentiality