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

— 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