Talk Bobbins

Pronunciation: /tɔk ˈbɑbɪnz/

Definitions of talk bobbins

noun small spools or reels used for winding thread or yarn

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand what 'talk bobbins' means.

A2 She was speaking in 'talk bobbins' and I couldn't make sense of it.

B1 The new intern's presentation was full of 'talk bobbins' that confused everyone.

B2 The politician's speech was filled with 'talk bobbins' that left the audience scratching their heads.

C1 The professor's lecture was so full of 'talk bobbins' that only a few students could follow along.

C2 The scientific paper was criticized for its excessive use of 'talk bobbins' that made it difficult to understand the main points.

Examples of talk bobbins in a Sentence

formal I do not have time to engage in meaningless talk bobbins.

informal Stop talking bobbins and get to the point.

slang Why are you always chatting bobbins?

figurative His excuses were just a bunch of talk bobbins.

Grammatical Forms of talk bobbins

• past tense: talked
• plural: talks
• comparative: more talkative
• superlative: most talkative
• present tense: talk
• future tense: will talk
• perfect tense: have talked
• continuous tense: talking
• singular: talk
• positive degree: talk
• infinitive: to talk
• gerund: talking
• participle: talked

Origin and Evolution of talk bobbins

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'talk bobbins' originates from the textile industry, specifically from the weaving process where bobbins are used to hold thread. The act of 'talk bobbins' refers to idle chatter or gossip among workers while working with bobbins.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'talk bobbins' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe any idle or meaningless conversation, not necessarily related to the textile industry.