talking — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The action of the verb talk.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   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.

   More examples (1)

   1864–65, Anthony Trollope, Can You Forgive Her? He did not himself care for the loose little talkings, half flat and half sharp, of men when they meet together in idleness.

Noun

1. an exchange of ideas via conversation

   Synonyms

   talk

   Broader terms

   conversation

   Examples

   let's have more work and less talk around here