Talky-talky

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Talk; chatter; fruitless discussion. colloquial, uncountable

    "“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, […]"

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"“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, […]"

Etymology

Reduplicated diminutive talk + -y.

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