talking

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/tɑkɪŋ/ English

Definitions

noun

The action of the verb talk.

verb

To communicate, usually by means of speech.“Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.”
To discuss; to talk about.“That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!”
To speak (a certain language).“We talk French sometimes.”
(chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.“Are you interested in the job? They're talking big money.”

Related words

Synonyms

speaking sound chat discuss discussion conversation parle speak debate chatting telling mention debating spoken say mean

Associated

heads phone stick pictures asks talk tells drum machine says

Rhymes

mocking shocking stalking docking gawking balking squawking knocking rocking unlocking

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