I. ˈtȯk verb
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Old English talu tale
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
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
talk ed them into going
4. : to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak
intransitive verb
1.
a. : 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
3.
a. : to speak idly : prate
b. : gossip
c. : to reveal secret or confidential information
4. : to give a talk : lecture
• talk·er noun
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- talk back
- talk sense
- talk through one's hat
- talk turkey
II. 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