nonversation

nonversation
1. (nonversation) (8188↑, 949↓)
A completely worthless conversation, wherein nothing is illuminated, explained or otherwise elaborated upon. Typically occurs at parties, bars or other events where meaningful conversation is nearly impossible.

Smith: What a waste of time it is talking to that guy. Jones: I know, every time I do, it's like a complete nonversation.

2. (Nonversation) (150↑, 23↓)
The type of conversation held with another person when you really do not wish to talk to them. It consists of short and to the point replies which do not add to the conversation and make it hard for the other person to continue. It is usually to try and convey politely that you do not have the time for this [oxygen thief] who insists on bothering you.

A typical nonversation goes as follows- "So how are you today?" "Okay." "What have you been up to?" "Not much."

3. (Nonversation) (39↑, 21↓)
A nonversation is simply a conversation with someone who you do not wish to talk with, therefore using as many one word answers as possible, hoping that they get the hint.

Librarian: So hav you read many books this year? Schoolboy: Uhmm....No Librarian: Oh...did you at least finish that book set for your school project? Schoolboy: Ye Librarian: Did it take you long? Schoolboy: about a week......i gtg (runs really fast in opposite direction) Schoolboy: Man...that was the worst nonversation i evr had\! Friend: Really i find the librarian really nice to talk with (all other kids stare)

4. (Nonversation) (14↑, 6↓)
A conversation where tons is said but no one actually speaks.

"I had and awesome goodbye with Travis yesterday. He gave me his computer and then we had one of those good solid man moment where everything gets said but no one's talking. I call it a nonversation." -Bobby from Cougar Town

5. (nonversation) (16↑, 11↓)
A word used in the presence of others in reference to a conversation which you either will not or can not admit ever occurred. Commonly used in written form (email), but occasionally used in a conversation.

Hey Joe, I was thinking about our nonversation on the train last night. Your're right Jim is a clown.

6. (nonversation) (7↑, 3↓)
When two people are speaking but neither side of the conversation has anything to do with the other.

Typical nonversation: Woman, "Hey, hows' it goin'?" Man, "Not too bad." Woman, "Did you get a haircut?" Man, "No." Woman, "Looks good."

7. (nonversation) (1↑, 0↓)
Talk that doesn't consist of anything besides the boring or the usual. Small talk, about as common as the plague.

"So how was your day?" "Fine." Sigh, yet another [nonversation].

8. (nonversation) (25↑, 24↓)
A late night conversation without any purpose.

Monica almost fell asleep during our nonversation last night. Mike has to stop wasting all of his time with those nonversations.

9. (nonversation) (0↑, 0↓)
A conversation that does involves large amounts of nonsense or other randomness. These conversation are generally between two very bored or two very creative teenagers as a way to pass time.

Gadson: Uh, I'm so bored. Ellie: Lets have a nonversation to pass the time Gadon: Okay but first i need to make sure that my weasel took its bath. Ellie: Thats fine. I know weasels hate baths. I heard that pictures of dancing bagels can help.

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10. (Nonversation) (3↑, 3↓)
A conversation through eye contact. When everything important that needs to be said, gets said through a look.

My spouse and I couldnt think of any words to say to describe our love, so we had a nonversation. Everything that we were thinking was said through our eye contact.

11. (nonversation) (0↑, 0↓)
the act of conversing with inanimate objects; can include inattentive people if used negatively.

telling something that is about to fall over to stay "did she just tell that book to stay?" "yeah she totally just had a nonversation"

12. (Nonversation) (21↑, 21↓)
A non-converation where two or more people greet each other but do not follow with a [conversation], but instead follow with an [awkward silence], that can result in figeting and short quick glances around the room.

Zack: So, how did you like my friend Michael? Matthew: He's really nice, but after you left we had a really weird nonversation. It was really awkward\! Zack: Man, I hate those.

13. (nonversation) (0↑, 1↓)
Having a conversation but not able to get a word in.

I just had a nonversation [conversation] with my Mother.

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14. (nonversation) (1↑, 4↓)
A conversation in which three or more people are involved in a discussion, but one person (usually the same person) is consistently & completely unheard/ignored.

"I was excited to go out with Topher & our friend Ascott, but when we got back to our apartment, the typical nonversation ensued. I didn't speak for a good five hours, at least. Another disappointing night."

15. (Nonversation) (3↑, 8↓)
1. When people are together and NOT talking 2. When 2 people can have comfortable [silence] between them 3. when you understand someone enough to communicate with them through mood, look or touch rather than words.

Mom keeps talking to Dad while he is trying to watch the football game. Dad says " damn woman, cant we have a little nonversation right now? Im trying to watch the game\!\!\!" It was a long, exhausting day. He understood that it was nothing personal, but I didnt really feel like talking. So we just sat [quietly] and sipped wine as the sunset. It was the best nonversation ever\!

16. (nonversation) (40↑, 49↓)
When you're sitting at a table full of people (pref. boisterous and social) but you're between two conversations, and no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to get into either of them. So you end up staring at your drink. Sad. Alone.

"Hey Rod, why so quiet?" "Wha--? Oh sorry -- I'm stuck in the nonversation over here."

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17. (nonversation) (2↑, 12↓)
A conversation that does not exist. Meant to be a joke about not wanting to talk to someone.

"Hey Annie, you should go over there and have a nonversation with that creepy girl Brianna." "Yeah, totally."

18. (nonversation) (23↑, 35↓)
When 2 or more people are together but not talking. Or when a group of people are talking together, but one or more of them is sitting in silence.

*silence* Thats a nonversation.

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Last updated: 2012.03.01

Urban English dictionary. 2013.

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