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Added 9 October 2026

talkative

/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/ adjective

In Latin: loquax, garrulus, multiloquus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about talkative at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Full of trivial conversation.
kept from her housework by gabby neighbors
Unwisely talking too much.
Friendly and open and willing to talk.
wine made the guest expansive

Origin

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

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