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/Sounds like the English word "talking" (same pronunciation) + the English word "stage" (same pronunciation)/

Meaning

The pre-relationship phase where two people are getting to know each other romantically without any formal commitment. The talking stage is defined by maximum uncertainty, you like each other but nothing is official yet.

Examples

We've been in the talking stage for a month and I don't know where it's going.

The talking stage is the most anxiety-inducing part of the whole thing.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
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In Mexico, an informal street mechanic who fixes tires and does basic car repairs out of a roadside stall. The talachero is a neighborhood fixture: fast, affordable, no appointment needed, and there when a dealership is not an option.