talk·y

[taw-kee]
adjective, talk·i·er, talk·i·est.
1.
having or containing superfluous or purposeless talk, conversation, or dialogue, especially so as to impede action or progress: a talky play that bored the audience.
2.
inclined to talk a great deal; talkative.

Origin:
1835–45; talk + -y1

talk·i·ness, noun
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talky (ˈtɔːkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , talkier, talkiest
containing too much dialogue or inconsequential talk: a talky novel

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