talker — A person who talks, especially one who talks a lot or in a particular way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who talks, especially one who talks a lot or in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔːkər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is quite a talker - she can chat for hours about her garden.
- Don't trust him - he's just a smooth talker who never keeps his promises.
- The parrot was such a good talker that guests thought there was another person in the room.
talker
NOUN[/ˈtɔːkər/]
A person who talks, especially one who talks a lot or in a particular way
Person who talks a lot
The chatty talker doesn't notice the shadowy stalker!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'talker' emerged in Middle English during the 14th century from the verb 'talk' (meaning to speak or converse) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'. The term literally denotes 'one who talks' or 'a person who speaks'.
Breakdown
talk (to speak) + -er (agent suffix indicating one who performs an action) = talker (a person who speaks or talks)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is quite a talker - she can chat for hours about her garden.”
“Don't trust him - he's just a smooth talker who never keeps his promises.”
“The parrot was such a good talker that guests thought there was another person in the room.”
“He's a big talker but when it comes to action, he disappears.”
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