gift of gab

American  

Or gift of the gab

noun

Informal.

1. an aptitude for speaking fluently, glibly, or persuasively.

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gift of gab Idioms  

1. Talent for verbal fluency, especially the ability to talk persuasively. For example, His gift of gab made him a wonderful salesman. [Late 1700s]

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Etymology

Origin of gift of gab

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

In his five days on the stand, Watson brought his trademark suaveness and gift of gab — and why not?

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

And while the mogul known as SBF could talk his way out of just about anything else, he would soon find that his gift of gab had little effect here.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2023

“I may be a ‘muelero,’” he said, an expression for someone with the gift of gab.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Possessing a generational gift of gab that belies underrated athleticism and in ring skill, MJF’s talent as a performer is unmistakable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Where his father had the gift of gab, Kermit had a gift for learning foreign languages.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple