ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Foretalk

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Foretalk is a noun meaning A foreword; preface.

Meaning

A foreword; preface.

More Meanings

  1. Small talk used prior to more meaningful conversation.

Example Sentences

He goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination."
In determining whether the male is ready for conversation, the woman should not hesitate to employ the delicate techniques of foretalk.
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 […]

Synonyms for foretalk

Depending on context, synonyms include foretale, pleasantries.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include foreread, forebook, forenote, forestory, forespeaking, foreword.

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