shop talk

See also: shoptalk

English

Noun

shop talk (uncountable)

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

Translations

discussion about one's trade

• German: Fachgespräch n

See also

• talk shop

Anagrams

• talk shop, talkshop