To talk at cross purposes with; to speak in such a way that a listener fails to understand one's meaning.

present participle of talk past

(derogatory, informal) the traditional method of teaching, consisting mainly of talking and writing on a chalkboard.

plural of pep talk

(idiomatic) Statements which are boastful or exaggerated. / (idiomatic) Major topic of conversation; current gossip.

Alternative form of table talk

(idiomatic) Conversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, among a group seated together for a meal or other social activity.

(transitive) To resolve a problem by talking about it.

(wikis) A place on wiki websites where discussion of an entry or article takes place.

A statue (especially in Rome) on which was posted anonymous political criticism