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talking

n.
US //ˈtɔkɪŋ// UK //tˈɔːkɪŋ// talk·ing
  1. 1 the act of speaking (n.)
    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.

    Example

    There was a lot of talking during the movie, which was very annoying.

    Example

    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.

Etymology 1

From Middle English talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English talkyng, talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.

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