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talkative

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

The English word “talkative” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

Etymology

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

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