Definition of give tongue:
(v) :
(of an animal) To vocalize loudly.
(v) :
(of a dog or other canine) To bark; to howl, bay.
(v) :
(of a person) To vocalize audibly.
(v) :
(of a bird) To cry.
(v) :
(of an object that makes a loud noise) To ring out, sound.
(v) :
To give expression to (something); to express.