shop talk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A discussion about one's trade, business, or employment that only others in the same field can understand.
  2. Any language considered (or alleged to be) acceptable in a single-sex workplace (typically a workshop), but not in mixed or polite company.

Word forms

shop talk shoptalk

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