talk at
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To speak with (someone) without truly listening to their response or interacting meaningfully.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nói với ai đó mà không thật sự lắng nghe phản hồi hoặc tương tác có ý nghĩa
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To speak with; to have a conversation with.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “talk at” mean?
To speak with (someone) without truly listening to their response or interacting meaningfully.
Is “talk at” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.