talk

/ˈtȯk/

Middle English; akin to Old English talu tale

verb

  1. to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words or sign language : converse

  2. to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds)

  3. to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak

can make a trumpet talk

noun

  1. the act or an instance of talking : speech

  2. a way of speaking : language

  3. pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage

verb

  1. to speak in a condescending or oversimplified fashion

  2. to disparage or belittle by talking