talk turkey

talk tur·key

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tawk tur-kee]
- /tɔk ˈtɜr ki/
- /tɔːk ˈtɜː.ki/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawk tur-kee]
- /tɔk ˈtɜr ki/

Definitions of talk turkey words

noun plural talk turkey a large, gallinaceous bird of the family Meleagrididae, especially Meleagris gallopavo, of America, that typically has green, reddish-brown, and yellowish-brown plumage of a metallic luster and that is domesticated in most parts of the world. 1
noun plural talk turkey the flesh of this bird, used as food. 1
noun plural talk turkey ocellated turkey. 1
noun plural talk turkey Slang. a person or thing of little appeal; dud; loser. a naive, stupid, or inept person. a poor and unsuccessful theatrical production; flop. 1
noun plural talk turkey Bowling. three strikes in succession. 1
idioms talk turkey talk turkey, Informal. to talk frankly; mean business. 1

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Origin of talk turkey

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; short for Turkey cock and Turkey hen cock and hen of Turkey, first applied to guinea fowl, later confused with the American bird

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Parts of speech for Talk turkey

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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talk turkey popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for talk turkey

adjective talk turkey

direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.

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