talked; talking; talks
Definition of talk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
4 : to give a talk : lecture
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 : speak
talk back talk sense talk through one's hat talk turkey
: to answer impertinently
: to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts
: to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas
: to speak frankly or bluntly
talk
nounDefinition of talk (Entry 2 of 2)
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
6 : the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip
it's the talk of the town
b : written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner
8 : communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk
bird talk
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The first known use of talk was in the 13th century
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