talkee
9.9
Talk or friendly conversation that sounds old-fashioned
- noun
- Archaic
:
charla
- In the old story, the villagers gathered for a friendly talkee by the fire.
Examples
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The old man loved a good talkee about the past.
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He preferred a quiet evening to a long talkee with strangers.
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The character's use of talkee made the dialogue sound quaint and old-fashioned.
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What a lovely talkee!
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The villagers enjoyed a lively talkee about their daily lives and traditions.
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During the gathering, the elders shared their memories in a warm talkee by the hearth.
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As they sat together, the children listened to the fascinating talkee of the town's history.
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Etymology
Talkee comes from talk and can mean the act of talking; a helpful way to remember it is to think of a small, friendly 'talk' or 'chat' by the fire. That's why talkee can mean 'speech' or 'conversation' in old or dialect use.