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talky

[ 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.


talky

/ ˈtɔːkɪ /

adjective

  1. containing too much dialogue or inconsequential talk

    a talky novel



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Other Words From

  • talki·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of talky1

First recorded in 1835–45; talk + -y 1

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Example Sentences

The bustle of the newsroom is a mere backdrop for self-involved characters to give talky speeches and taunt each other.

And it's not just because the movie is too "talky," which it is.

The silence of Madam Talky didn't hurt his feelings in the least.

Distance obviates any talky-talky from ship to base once the Solar System has been cleared.

A little talky at the beginning, and it needs a better fade-out, but the action scenes were fine.

The boots were for the boys, but Mrs. Blount did the buying and it was a long and talky process.

"You don't seem to be quite so sassy and talky as you was when I first came in, Shavin's," he sneered.

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