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TALKING

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There are 9 meanings of the word Talking.

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Talking - as a noun

An exchange of ideas via conversation

Example: "Let's have more work and less talk around here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
talk8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conversation17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Talking - as a verb

To communicate, usually by means of speech.

Example: "Although i don't speak chinese i managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures."

To discuss; to talk about.

Example: "That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!"

To speak (a certain language).

Example: "We talk french sometimes."

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

Example: "Are you interested in the job? they're talking big money."

To confess, especially implicating others.

Example: "She can be relied upon not to talk."

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

Example: "I am not the one to talk."

To gossip; to create scandal.

Example: "Aren't you afraid the neighbours will talk?"

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

Example: "That's not like you at all, jared. the drugs are talking. snap out of it!"

Example Sentences

"The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party."
"She gave an informative presentation on the talking robots."
"The talking dog amazed everyone with its ability to communicate."
"We attended a talking therapy session to improve our relationship."
"During the meeting, they had a heated talking debate."
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Word Game Points

Is TALKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, talking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TALKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TALKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, talking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TALKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TALKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, talking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TALKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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