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The definition of talk
23 Definitions of: talk
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- verb, to express one's thoughts, feelings, or desires by means of words (to); speak (to)
- verb, to communicate or exchange thoughts by other means
- verb, to exchange ideas, pleasantries, or opinions (about)
- verb, to articulate words; verbalize
- verb, to give voice to; utter
- verb, to hold a conversation about; discuss
- verb, to reveal information
- verb, to know how to communicate in (a language or idiom)
- verb, to spread rumours or gossip
- verb, to make sounds suggestive of talking
- verb, to be effective or persuasive
- verb, now you're talking at last you're saying something agreeable
- verb, talk big to boast or brag
- verb, talk shop to speak about one's work, esp when meeting socially, sometimes with the effect of excluding those not similarly employed
- verb, talk the talk to speak convincingly on a particular subject, showing apparent mastery of its jargon and themes; often used in combination with the expression walk the walk. See also walk
- verb, you can talk you don't have to worry about doing a particular thing yourself
- verb, you can or can't talk you yourself are guilty of offending in the very matter you are upholding or decrying
- noun, a speech or lecture
- noun, an exchange of ideas or thoughts
- noun, idle chatter, gossip, or rumour
- noun, a subject of conversation; theme
- noun, a conference, discussion, or negotiation
- noun, a specific manner of speaking ▷ See also talk about ▷ See also, talk at ▷ See also, talk back ▷ See also, talk down ▷ See also, talk into ▷ See also, talk out ▷ See also, talk round ▷ See also, talk through ▷ See also, talk up
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- noun, an argument or other persuasion used in selling
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| Synonyms: | talk big exaggerate, sing (slang chiefly U.S.), communicate, gossip, lingo (informal), articulate, presentation, chat, speech, lecture | And more... |
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