"talky-talky" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Reduplicated diminutive talk + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|talk|y}} talk + -y Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} talky-talky (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial) Talk; chatter; fruitless discussion. Tags: colloquial, uncountable Synonyms: talkee-talkee

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