- Main Entry:
- 1talk
- Pronunciation:
-
\ˈtȯk\
- Function:
- verb
- Etymology:
- Middle English; akin to Old English talu tale
- Date:
- 13th century
transitive verb1: to deliver or express in speech : utter2: 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 : speakintransitive verb1 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 : speak3 a: to speak idly : prate b: gossip c: to reveal secret or confidential information4: to give a talk : lecture
— talk·er noun
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talk back : to answer impertinently
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talk sense : to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts
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talk through one's hat : to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas
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talk turkey : to speak frankly or bluntly
