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speaking

noun

  1. act of talking or discoursing
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adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ / /ˈspi.kɪŋ/ / [ˈspɪi̯.kɪŋ]

adj

Etymology: From Middle English spekinge, spekynge, spekinde, spekende, spekande, spekand, from Old English specende, sprecende (“speaking”), from Proto-Germanic *sprekandz (“speaking”), present participle of Proto-Germanic *sprekaną (“to speak”). Equivalent to speak + -ing. Cognate with Scots speikand, speikin (“speaking”), Saterland Frisian spreekend (“speaking”), West Frisian sprekkend (“speaking”), Dutch sprekend (“speaking”), German Low German sprekend (“speaking”), German sprechend (“speaking”).

  1. Used in speaking.

    “one's normal speaking voice”

  2. Expressive; eloquent.

    “The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.”

    “There was no reply, save on the speaking countenance.”

  3. Involving speaking.

    “It was her first speaking part: she screamed.”

  4. Having the ability of speech.

    “speaking parrot; speaking clock”

  5. Having the ability of speech.

    “The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.”

    “I travel in Russian-speaking countries.”

intj

Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

  1. Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.

noun

Etymology: From Middle English speking, spekynge, equivalent to speak + -ing.

  1. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.

    “I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.”

  2. The act of communicating vocally.

    “Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office.”

  3. A speaking exercise or exam.
  4. An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

verb

Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

  1. present participle and gerund of speak

    “Who is that speaking? -Hi. This is José García (speaking).”