talking means the action of the verb talk. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 66 out of 100.
talking is pronounced /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/.
Etymology
From Middle English talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.
noun
- The action of the verb talk.“It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant.”