talky-talky

noun

Talk; chatter; fruitless discussion.

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Meanings

nountalky-talky (uncountable)

alternative talkee-talkee

  1. colloquialuncountableTalk; 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
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    “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

Origin

Reduplicated diminutive talk + -y.

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