foretalk
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editforetalk (uncountable)
- A foreword; preface.
- 1872, Mary T. Tardy, The living female writers of the South:
- But before reading the poems, we look at the preface — it is rude to skip the preface, the little, private, confidential foretalk the author wishes to have with the reader […]
- Small talk used prior to more meaningful conversation.
- 1970, Medical aspects of human sexuality:
- He goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination."
- 1976, Bryan Holme, The Journal of the century, Viking Press:
- In determining whether the male is ready for conversation, the woman should not hesitate to employ the delicate techniques of foretalk.
Synonyms
edit- (foreword): foretale, foretalk; see also Thesaurus:foreword
- (small talk): pleasantries