Antonyms for talk


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : tawk
Phonetic Transcription : tɔk


Definition of talk

Origin :
  • early 13c., talken, probably a diminutive or frequentative form related to Middle English tale "story," ultimately from the same source as tale (cf. hark from hear, stalk from steal) and replacing that word as a verb. East Frisian has talken "to talk, chatter, whisper." Related: Talked; talking.
  • To talk shop is from 1854. To talk turkey is from 1824, supposedly from an elaborate joke about a swindled Indian. To talk back "answer impudently or rudely" is from 1869. Phrase talking head is by 1966 in the jargon of television production, "an in-tight closeup of a human head talking on television." In reference to a person who habitually appears on television in talking-head shots (usually a news anchor), by 1970. The phrase is used earlier, in reference to the well-known magic trick (e.g. Senior Wences talking head-in-the-box trick on the "Ed Sullivan Show"), and to actual talking heads in mythology around the world (e.g. Orpheus, Bran).
  • noun speech, address to group
  • noun gossip
  • noun discussion
  • noun communication with language
  • verb produce words; inform
  • verb discuss with another
  • verb address group
Example sentences :
  • They rile me—that talk about 'people in the humbler walks of life.'
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The laughter and talk were as little subdued as the scheme of the rooms.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I haven't told you yet the reason—a new reason—why you must talk to Avice.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • People can talk all they want to about your bein' just a dub—I won't believe 'em.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The music flooded the hall and the room, so that the talk died low.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • And he's likely to talk the most execrable slang, or to quote Browning.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He had seen her only at a distance since their talk at Newport.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Sit here, and we'll talk it over sensibly, before you get ready.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Just sit around and talk wise about me all you want to, but watch.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "That's the way to talk, darlint," said his mother, approvingly.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Synonyms for talk

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