| talkative |
tending to talk often and at length; fond of talking. [2 definitions] |
| talk back |
to respond in a rude or impertinent manner. |
| talk down |
to belittle (something); underestimate. [3 definitions] |
| talk down to |
to treat (someone) with condescension; patronize. |
| talkie |
see "talking picture." |
| talking |
the act of one who talks. [2 definitions] |
| talking book |
a recording of a book or magazine read aloud, esp. for use by the blind. |
| talking head |
a television or film image of a person talking directly to the camera. |
| talking picture |
formerly, a film with an accompanying, synchronized soundtrack. |
| talking point |
a fact, idea, or view that is esp. persuasive or supportive of one side in an argument. |
| talking-to |
(informal) a scolding; reproof. |
| talk into |
to convince (someone) to do something by saying positive things about it. |
| talk out of |
to convince (someone) not to do something. |
| talk over |
to discuss (something). |
| talk shop |
to discuss one's work or profession. |
| talk show |
a radio or television program in which a host interviews or chats with celebrities or other preselected panelists and often encourages participation by listeners, viewers, or a studio audience. |
| talk turkey |
(informal) to speak straightforwardly and seriously, as about business matters. |
| talky |
talkative. [2 definitions] |
| tall |
having height in excess of the average. [6 definitions] |
| Tallahassee |
the capital of Florida. |
| Tallin |
the capital of Estonia. |