"shoptalk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shoptalks [plural]
Etymology: shop + talk Etymology templates: {{compound|en|shop|talk}} shop + talk Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} shoptalk (countable and uncountable, plural shoptalks)
  1. Discussion of business in a social setting, especially using jargon. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Talking

Inflected forms

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