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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)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of outtalk1

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + talk
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Allison Janney has spent much of her career playing women who can outthink and outtalk just about anyone.

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“Trump knows he can never outtalk a pro wrestler. Trump knows I was the greatest talker ever in pro wrestling. Plus, I’m a veteran. He’s not.”

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No way I can outtalk Old Blunderbuss, especially now that my moment has passed.

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Pruitt: “I think there are changes I made already…” Eshoo: “Sir, you’re not going to outtalk me.”

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But marriage counseling is not going to help because he can outtalk any therapist.

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