Talkative

/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Inclined to talk a lot; chatty.
She is very talkative, often sharing stories from her day.
Characterized by excessive talking.
The talkative nature of the group made the meeting last longer than expected.
Eager to communicate or engage in conversation.
After a cup of coffee, he became quite talkative.

Etymology

From talk + -ative, indicating a tendency to engage in conversation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

talk someone's ear off
To talk so much that someone is worn out or bored.
a real chatterbox
A person who talks a lot, often excessively.
shoot the breeze
To engage in casual or informal conversation.

Related Words

chat
To engage in light, informal conversation.
discuss
To talk about a topic with others.

Slang Meanings

Motor mouth
She's such a motor mouth; she can't go five minutes without talking.
Chatterbox
My friend is a total chatterbox, always filling the silence.