noun
talking
TAW-kihng
noun
1
The action or activity of speaking.
"There was a lot of talking and not much listening at the meeting."
How to Use Talking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of speaking or having a conversation.
Common pairings
talking point
stop talking
talking to yourself
Word Forms
talkings plural
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Etymology
From talk plus the suffix -ing.