gift of gab

Or gift of the gab

noun

Informal.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gift of gab¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Idioms and Phrases

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

Example Sentences

Acting opposite Samuel L. Jackson, who originated the role in 1987, Washington channeled aspects of his Southern family members — such as his Uncle Woodson from North Carolina — to pace the boards as a charismatically intense, proud farmer from Mississippi with the gift of gab.

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

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He has the gift of gab, he’s someone who likes to talk.

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When asked by Billboard what she'd give to former co-star Bethenny Frankel for Christmas via UberEats delivery, de Lesseps told Billboard "A bag of coal . . . she's already got the gift of gab."

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Their gift of gab was obvious, but drag’s emphasis is mostly on visual elements — hair, makeup, glamorous thematic fashion — so podcasts seemed counterintuitive.

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