town talk
Americannoun
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the usual talk, gossip, or rumors, as in a village or town.
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the subject of gossip, rumor, or the like.
They've been the town talk ever since their elopement.
Etymology
Origin of town talk
First recorded in 1535–45
Example Sentences
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He kept me outside, telling mom he wanted to talk to me.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
Lizzie O’Leary: I want to talk about the Declaration of Independence.
From Slate • Jul. 3, 2026
"Guys I'm not here to talk about the news," Rubio added.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
We sat down in his gear-stuffed music studio to talk about it and much more.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
I’d only feel like a complete loser if I had to talk about it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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