Talk Definition
talk
noun
- an exchange of ideas via conversation; "let's have more work and less talk around here"
- discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of'); "his poetry contains much talk about love and anger"
- the act of giving a talk to an audience; "I attended an interesting talk on local history"
- a speech that is open to the public; "he attended a lecture on telecommunications"
- idle gossip or rumor; "there has been talk about you lately"
verb
- exchange thoughts; talk with; "We often talk business"; "Actions talk louder than words"
- express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"
- use language; "the baby talks already"; "the prisoner won't speak"; "they speak a strange dialect"
- reveal information; "If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"; "The former employee spilled all the details"
- divulge confidential information or secrets; "Be careful--his secretary talks"
- deliver a lecture or talk; "She will talk at Rutgers next week"; "Did you ever lecture at Harvard?"
"Talk" in song lyrics
See how talk is used in real songs:
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"Five million march, for the freedom to talk"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers -
"In the streets of New York, you just talk the talk"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers -
"I make it happen while they talk"
2 Pistols f/ T-Pain — She Got It (Original Version)
Words that rhyme with talk
Usage tips for "talk"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "talk" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for talk to find words that pair well.