talkative

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɑːkədɪv/

Adjective

talkative (comparative more talkative, superlative most talkative)

  1. Tending to talk a lot.
  2. Speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences.

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