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.

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

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.

chat

To engage in light, informal conversation.

discuss

To talk about a topic with others.

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.