Tech Talk

noun a specialized vocabulary or informal language used by people in the same profession or workplace

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• During the meeting, the conversation shifted from small talk to shoptalk about the latest industry trends.
• When I met up with my colleagues for lunch, our discussion quickly turned into shoptalk about upcoming projects.
• At the networking event, I overheard some shoptalk about a new startup in town.
• As a seasoned professional, I can easily navigate through the shoptalk to get to the heart of the matter.

noun a type of language or communication used on the internet or in cyberspace

• The company's IT department is well-versed in cyberspeak and can effectively communicate with tech experts.
• I had to ask my friend to help me understand all the cyberspeak in that online forum.
• I can't believe how much cyberspeak is used in gaming chat rooms these days.
• Learning a new programming language can feel like deciphering a complex form of cyberspeak.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a person who is very interested in technical details, especially in political and economic theory

• The academic conference was filled with wonkish presentations on economic policy.
• My wonkish friend loves to debate about politics and government.
• I don't understand all that wonkish jargon they're using in the meeting.
• Her wonkish obsession with data analysis sometimes gets in the way of seeing the bigger picture.