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Synonyms

pillow talk

American  

noun

  1. private conversation, endearments, or confidences exchanged in bed or in intimate circumstances between spouses or lovers.

pillow talk British  

noun

  1. intimate conversation in bed

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Usage

What does pillow talk mean? Pillow talk is affectionate, intimate conversations in bed or in private between romantic partners.How do you pronounce pillow talk?[ pil-oh tawk ]

Etymology

Origin of pillow talk

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Discussing credit scores with your partner isn’t anyone’s idea of pillow talk.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

No sweet pillow talk, no shared emotional exchanges.

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2021

The lovey-dovey pillow talk between the couple is remarkably unconvincing.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2021

Though Sarah’s legal acumen is mentioned in one scene, she never gets a chance to use it, not even in pillow talk conversations about her husband’s ongoing and eventually all-consuming lawsuit.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2019

So at some point their pillow talk will probably get pretty tense, at least.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2017

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