(slang) To untruthfully speak of another in a belittling, deprecative, slighting manner, either in person or in absentia.

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

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

plural of talking point

A specific topic raised in a conversation or argument which is intended as a basis for further discussion, especially one which represents a point of view.

(transitive) To use clever talk in order to persuade someone to do something rash.

Alternative form of double talk

Doublespeak. / Lies, especially in a formal political statement. / (comedy) Speech which combines English (or some other language) and native-sounding gibberish for humorous effect.

To persuade someone by spoken arguments.

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.