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talky-talky en · NOUN

Etymology

Reduplicated diminutive talk + -y.

Meanings

1. (colloquial, uncountable) Talk; chatter; fruitless discussion.
   • “I don't see the hang of so much talky-talky,” broke in Uncle Sam. “We've heard all that can be said about things, […] 1911, Alexander MacDonald, The Invisible Island: A Story of the Far North of Queensland, page 105:
   • “In spite of all the talky-talky about friendship and cooperation, most Russians are scared to have anything to do with us direct,” Winterton wrote. 2003, Steven Merritt Miner, Stalin's Holy War, page 290:
   • I reach up and trace a finger down his jawline to his lips, covering them gently with a finger. “No more talky talky,” I whisper. 2014, Mary Frame, Imperfectly Criminal:

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