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talks

/ˈtɔːks/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To communicate, usually by means of speech.
  2. To discuss; to talk about.
  3. To speak (a certain language).
  4. (chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.
  5. To confess, especially implicating others.
  6. To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.
  7. A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
  8. A lecture.
  9. Gossip; rumour.
  10. (preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion.
  11. (preceded by the) A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular:
  12. (not preceded by an article) Empty boasting, promises or claims.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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