give someone a speaking to
To scold a person.
When she comes home I will certainly be giving her a speaking to about breaking curfew.
adj
Used in speaking.
one's normal speaking voice
Expressive; eloquent.
The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.
There was no reply, save on the speaking countenance.
Involving speaking.
It was her first speaking part: she screamed.
Having the ability of speech.
speaking parrot; speaking clock
Having the ability of speech.
The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.
I travel in Russian-speaking countries.
noun
One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.
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.
An oral recitation of e.g. a story.
intj
Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.