shop talk

[shop-tawk]

shop·talk

[shop-tawk]
noun
1.
the specialized vocabulary having to do with work or a field of work: I don't understand electronics shoptalk.
2.
talk about one's work or occupation, especially after the workday is over.

Origin:
1880–85; shop + talk
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Shop talk is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
WordNet
shop talk

noun
talk about your business that only others in the same business can understand 
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