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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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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