talks

Noun

talk (countable and uncountable, plural talks)

1. A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
   • We need to have a talk about your homework.
2. A lecture.
   • There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight.
3. (uncountable) Gossip; rumour.
   • There's been talk lately about the two of them.
4. (preceded by the, often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion.
   • She is the talk of the day.
5. (preceded by the) A customary conversation in which parent(s) explain sexual intercourse to their child.
   • Have you had the talk with Jay yet? I found a condom in his room.
6. (US, preceded by the) A customary conversation in which the parent(s) of a black child explain the racism and violence they may face, especially when interacting with police, and strategies to manage it.
   • Later, I made sure to have the talk with my son about being a black boy, […]2012, Crystal McCrary, Inspiration: Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World, →ISBN

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