Main Entry: ¹talk

Pronunciation: \ˈtȯk\

Function: 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 <talked them into going>
4 : to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speakintransitive 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

— talk back : to answer impertinently

— talk sense : to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts

— talk through one's hat : to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas

— talk turkey : to speak frankly or bluntly