water cooler talk

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What does water cooler talk mean?

The informal or casual conversations that colleagues have with each other at the office, often while taking a break to get a drink of water.

Where does water cooler talk come from?

water cooler + talk; traditionally workers have convened at water coolers where natural workplace socializing, gossip, or updates about pop culture or personal lives take place.

How to pronounce water cooler talk

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