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

(chiefly US, idiomatic) To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.

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.

To persuade someone by spoken arguments.

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

(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.

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

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