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outtalk

[ out-tawk ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to outdo or overcome in talking.


outtalk

/ ˌaʊtˈtɔːk /

verb

  1. to talk more, longer, or louder than (someone)


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Word History and Origins

Origin of outtalk1

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + talk

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Example Sentences

"Our s'leckman can outtalk him three to one," confided one of the Smyrna supporters to Constable Nute.

The Indians were philosophers and orators; they could outtalk the white man every time.

Yu mite az well undertake tew drown a knot-hole out, bi pouring water into it, az tew outtalk sum wimmin I kno ov.

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