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Talking

//ˈtɔːkɪŋ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The action of the verb talk. countable, uncountable

    "It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant."

  2. 2
    an exchange of ideas via conversation wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of talk. form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English talkyng, talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.

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