talkceiling

/ˈtɔːkˌsiːlɪŋ/nounVerified New

The fixed depth beyond which a particular friendship's conversations do not pass.

Work, others, sport — then a polite invisible lid. Both parties may sincerely wish to go deeper; the ceiling persists anyway.

Etym. — talk + ceiling, after "glass ceiling" — an unseen limit with full structural strength.

Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08

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