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.

(colloquial) A rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm and boost confidence

(idiomatic) To reply impertinently or rudely; to answer in a cheeky or rude manner. / (idiomatic) To return disrespect.

(Caribbean, Jamaica) To disparage something, or to speak maliciously about someone.

Alternative spelling of crosstalk

To flatter. / To persuade using flattery.