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/tɑkɪŋ/ · talk·ing
noun
  1. The action of the verb talk. The talking at the party was so loud that it was hard to hear the music.
  2. A conversation or discussion, especially one that is informal or casual. The talking with my friends on the phone helped me relax after a long day.
verb
  1. To engage in conversation or discussion, especially in an informal or casual manner. We were talking about our plans for the weekend when the phone rang.
  2. To speak or communicate in a particular way, especially in a loud or clear voice. The teacher asked the student to talk louder so everyone could hear.
Did you know? The word 'talking' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'talking shop', which means to discuss work-related topics outside of work hours, and 'talking shop talk', which refers to discussing technical or specialized topics in an informal setting.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026