talking
//ˈtɔːkɪŋ//
Forms
- Plural
- talkings
Definitions
1.The action of the verb talk.
- 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.
1.present participle and gerund of talk.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #5026
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
From Middle English talkynge.
By surface analysis, talk + -ing.