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talkative

tal·ka·tive

UK/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/ US/ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

full of trivial conversation

  • “kept from her housework by gabby neighbors”
3.

friendly and open and willing to talk

  • “wine made the guest expansive”
Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English talkatyve, equivalent to talk + -ative.

Phrases

  • full of hot air

Related words

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