town talk

noun

1. : the common talk of a place (as a city or town) : public gossip

disregarded the rumor as mere town talk

the only real evidence is the town talk — J.A.Froude

2. : the matter (as the subject or object) of public gossip

was town talk for at least three days — W.M.Thackeray

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/town" tawk'/ for 1; /town" tawk"/ for 2

1. the usual talk, gossip, or rumors, as in a village or town.

2. the subject of gossip, rumor, or the like: They've been the town talk ever since their elopement.

[1535-45]

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town talk noun

1. The general talk of a town

2. The subject of common conversation

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Main Entry: ↑town

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town talk,

1. the common talk or gossip of a town.

2. the subject of gossip.