pillow talk
Americannoun
noun
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
The lovey-dovey pillow talk between the couple is remarkably unconvincing.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2021
While verbal discourse has always ranged in formality from TED Talk to pillow talk, writing has long been associated with a stricter style McCulloch usefully labels “edited English.”
From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2019
Anna’s idea of pillow talk with her pyrologist is to murmur things like, “Tell me about spontaneous human combustion.”
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2015
Frankly, I think it takes a lot of romance out of the relationship when pillow talk revolves around the mid-level exception.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2014
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