What does talking mean?
Definitions for talking
talk·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word talking.
Princeton's WordNet
talk, talkingnoun
an exchange of ideas via conversation
"let's have more work and less talk around here"
Wiktionary
talkingnoun
The action of the verb to talk
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talking
Talking refers to the act of verbal communication where individuals exchange information, thoughts, ideas, or emotions through the use of spoken language. It involves the production of sounds and words for the purpose of conveying meaning and engaging in conversation or discourse with others. Talking can take various forms, such as casual conversation, formal speeches, negotiations, discussions, or storytelling. It is an essential means of human interaction and plays a crucial role in expressing thoughts, establishing connections, sharing knowledge, and fostering understanding among individuals.
Webster Dictionary
Talking
of Talk
Talkingadjective
that talks; able to utter words; as, a talking parrot
Talkingadjective
given to talk; loquacious
Freebase
Talking
"Talking" is a single release from British indie rock band The Rifles. It was made available as a free download and on a one-sided 7" vinyl. The song was given the accolade of 'Hottest Record in the World' by BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, and hit number 48 on the UK Singles Chart on downloads alone. The Rifles released "Talking" as a B-side to their single "The Great Escape" on June 22, 2009.
Editors Contribution
talking
Verb from of the word talk.
The sound of the children talking is beautiful to hear.
Submitted by MaryC on July 2, 2020
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'talking' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1155
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'talking' in Written Corpus Frequency: #257
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of talking in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of talking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of talking in a Sentence
We are not talking about fear. We are not talking about fright. We are talking about terror and torture with a capital T. Prosecutor Jarrett J. Ferentino (arguing for the imposition of dearly upon serial killer Hugo Selenski)
Mike Look, we're gonna spend half the night driving around the Hills looking for this one party and you're going to say it sucks and we're all gonna leave and then we're gonna go look for this other party. But all the parties and all the bars, they all suck. I spend half the night talking to some girl who's looking around the room to see if there's somebody else who's more important she should be talking to. And it's like I'm supposed to be all happy 'cause she's wearing a backpack, you know
When I think of talking, it is of course with a woman. For talking at its best being an inspiration, it wants a corresponding divine quality of receptiveness, and where will you find this but in a woman
The opposite of talking isn't listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.
When you're talking about complicated issues like North Korea or you're talking about health care or you're talking about any of these things, you just don't want to talk. You want to know what you're talking about, the question is -- and I've thought about this -- is can you be an important voice without holding public office?
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- الحديثArabic
- mluvícíCzech
- talerDanish
- sprechenGerman
- ομιλίαGreek
- que hablaSpanish
- صحبت کردنPersian
- puhuminenFinnish
- parlantFrench
- बात कर रहेHindi
- beszélHungarian
- pembicaraanIndonesian
- parlandoItalian
- שִׂיחָהHebrew
- 会話Japanese
- 말하는Korean
- sermoLatin
- pratendDutch
- snakkerNorwegian
- mówićPolish
- falandoPortuguese
- vorbindRomanian
- говорящийRussian
- talandeSwedish
- பேசிTamil
- การพูดThai
- konuşmaTurkish
- говоритьUkrainian
- بات کرUrdu
- đang nóiVietnamese
- גערעדטYiddish
- 说Chinese
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