(idiomatic) Idle conversation, typically on innocuous or unimportant subjects, usually engaged in at social gatherings out of politeness.

Sexually arousing speech, usually used to arouse one's partner or oneself. / Any speech which is profane.

To persuade someone by spoken arguments.

To discuss; to converse about a matter or issue. / To persuade (someone); to talk around. / To verbally interrupt (someone); to speak at the same time as someone else.

(intransitive, informal) To discuss one's work, business or profession.

A talking shop

Doublespeak. / Lies, especially in a formal political statement. / (comedy) Speech which combines English (or some other language) and native-sounding gibberish for humorous effect.

(linguistics) The form of speech used by adults in talking to very young children.

plural of talking point

A specific topic raised in a conversation or argument which is intended as a basis for further discussion, especially one which represents a point of view.