Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shop talk

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.77 in modern English

Syllables
shop talk
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A discussion about one's trade, business, or employment that only others in the same field can understand.

Uncountable

noun

Any language considered (or alleged to be) acceptable in a single-sex workplace (typically a workshop), but not in mixed or polite company.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

shoptalk (alternative)

Phrases

talk shop inside baseball

Frequently Paired Words

talk shop inside baseball

Synonyms

locker room talk

Questions

What does shop talk mean?
A discussion about one's trade, business, or employment that only others in the same field can understand.

How to pronounce shop talk

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