Word noun
talking
n.
US /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ UK /tˈɔːkɪŋ/ talk·ing UK spelling talkings
Definition
- 01 A2 Elementary
the act of speaking or having a conversation with someone.
the act of verbal communication or discussion. Uncountable in its general sense; countable when referring to specific instances of negotiation.
Simple“There was a lot of talking during the movie, which was very annoying.”
In context“The constant talking in the back of the lecture hall made it nearly impossible for the other students to focus on the professor's slides.”
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage talking point
Etymology
From Middle English talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.
From Middle English talkyng, talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English talkynge
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
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