n.
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the act or an instance of talking : SPEECH
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
5 a : MENTION , REPORT b : RUMOR , GOSSIP
6 : the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip <it's the talk of the town>
7 a : ADDRESS , LECTURE b : written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner
8 : communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk <bird talk >