(colloquial) Speaking of which; relatedly, used to introduce a related topic.

plural of speaking

(telephony) Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.

One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language. / The act of communicating vocally. / An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

present participle of speak

Used in speaking. / Expressive; eloquent. / Involving speaking. / Having the ability of speech. / (in compounds) Having competence in a language.

(nonstandard) simple past tense and past participle of speak

(colloquial) The fact of refusing to speak.

(colloquial) Refusing to speak; uncommunicative.

Obsolete spelling of speak