Talkies
noun, Older Use.
1.
talking picture.
noun
1.
(informal) an early film with a soundtrack Full name talking picture
talk someone’s arm off
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verb (used without object) 1. to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking: to talk about poetry. 2. to consult or confer: Talk with your adviser. 3. to spread a rumor or tell a confidence; gossip. 4. to chatter or prate. 5. to employ speech; perform the act of speaking: to talk very softly; […]
- Talking-book
noun 1. a phonograph record or tape recording of readings of a book, magazine, etc., made especially for use by the blind. Talking Book noun 1. trademark a recording of a book, designed to be used by blind people
- Talking-chief
noun 1. a noble who serves as public spokesperson for the chief in some Polynesian tribes.
- Talking-head
noun 1. Television Slang. a closeup picture of a person who is talking, especially as a participant in a talk show. 2. Slang. a person whose talk is empty and pretentious. talking head noun 1. (on television) a person, such as a newscaster, who is shown only from the shoulders up, and speaks without the […]
- Talking-machine
noun 1. Older Use. a phonograph.