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talk⋅y

[taw-kee]
–adjective, talk⋅i⋅er, talk⋅i⋅est.
1. having or containing superfluous or purposeless talk, conversation, or dialogue, esp. 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 + -y 1


talk⋅i⋅ness, noun
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talk·y   (tô'kē)   
adj.   talk·i·er, talk·i·est
  1. Talkative; loquacious.

  2. Containing or given to too much talk: a talky, boring play.

talk'i·ness n.
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