talky-talky

English

Alternative forms

• talkee-talkee

Etymology

Reduplicated diminutive talk +‎ -y.

Noun

talky-talky (uncountable)

1. (colloquial) Talk; chatter; fruitless discussion.
   • 1911, Alexander MacDonald, The Invisible Island: A Story of the Far North of Queensland, page 105:

     “I don't see the hang of so much talky-talky,” broke in Uncle Sam. “We've heard all that can be said about things, […]

   • 2003, Steven Merritt Miner, Stalin's Holy War, page 290:

     “In spite of all the talky-talky about friendship and cooperation, most Russians are scared to have anything to do with us direct,” Winterton wrote.

   • 2014, Mary Frame, Imperfectly Criminal:

     I reach up and trace a finger down his jawline to his lips, covering them gently with a finger. “No more talky talky,” I whisper.