Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

talk turkey

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.50 in modern English

Syllables: talk -turkey
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.

American usage

Example Sentences

"An Erie car loaded with live turkeys . . . was delivered to the New-York and New-England Railroad yesterday. . . . This first cargo is symbolical of the fact that they will be able hereafter to "talk turkey" to all competitors for New-England business."
"I'm here to talk turkey. What's your price?"
"This will mean talking turkey about the timing of steps for each side to take, and verification measures."
"Is this a good time to talk turkey? I just need to go over some quick business."

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

talks turkey (present, singular) talking turkey (participle, present) talked turkey (participle, past) talked turkey (past)

Synonyms

get to the point

Questions

What does talk turkey mean?: To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.

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