talking

noun

The action of the verb talk.

1. To communicate, usually by means of speech.

   Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.

2. To discuss; to talk about.

   That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!

3. To speak (a certain language).

   We talk French sometimes.

4. (chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.

   Are you interested in the job? They're talking big money.

5. To confess, especially implicating others.

   She can be relied upon not to talk.

6. To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.

   I am not the one to talk.

7. To gossip; to create scandal.

   Aren't you afraid the neighbours will talk?

8. (chiefly used in progressive tenses) To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.

   That's not like you at all, Jared. The drugs are talking. Snap out of it!