table talk

American  

noun

1. informal conversation at meals.

2. a subject that is considered appropriate for conversation at meals.

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table talk British  

noun

1. informal conversation on a range of topics, as that at table during and after a meal

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Etymology

Origin of table talk

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

Long scenes of dinner table talk may test viewers eager for action.

From New York Times

“In the midst of the Iranian Revolution, uncertainty and long food lines dominated our kitchen table talks as we sought comfort in a pot of ash topped with a big dollop of maast,” Deravian writes.

From Washington Post

Arcadia City Council votes to table talk of a Tiny Shelter Project to build 15 8 x 8 homes indefinitely, while agreeing to public forums on homelessness in English & Mandarin within 120 days.

From Los Angeles Times

"I mean, how many people on the planet share this common experience? Not many. So, my hope is for us all to have a red table talk and just see how it goes," she reasoned.

From Fox News

But in others, even the slightest hint of table talk means you’re falling into debt, two tricks or more, depending on how egregious the offense.

From New York Times