ˈtɔ:kɪŋ adj. & n. --adj. 1
that talks. 2 having
the power of
speech (a talking parrot). 3
expressive (talking eyes). --n. in senses of
TALK v. øtalking
book a recorded
reading of a book,
esp.
for the
blind. talking
film (or picture) a film
with a
soundtrack. talking
head colloq. a presenter etc. on
television,
speaking to the
camera and viewed in close-up. talking of
while we are discussing (talking of
food,
what time is lunch?). talking-point a
topic for
discussion or
argument. talking-shop derog. an
institution regarded as a
place of argument
rather than action. talking-to colloq. a reproof or
reprimand (gave
them a
good talking-to).