talk
verb
talked;
talking;
talks
Definition of talk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words
b
: to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds)
can make a trumpet talk make the computer talk to the printer
2
: to use speech : speak
4
: to give a talk : lecture
1
: to deliver or express in speech : utter
2
: to make the subject of conversation or discourse : discuss
talk business
3
: to influence, affect, or cause by talking
talked them into going
4
: to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak
talk back
talk sense
talk through one's hat
talk turkey
: to answer impertinently
: to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts
: to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas
: to speak frankly or bluntly
talk
nounDefinition of talk (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: a way of speaking : language
3
: pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage
4
: a formal discussion, negotiation, or exchange of views
—often used in plural
6
: the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip
it's the talk of the town
b
: written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner
8
: communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk
bird talk
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