talking head
Americannoun
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Television Slang. a closeup picture of a person who is talking, especially as a participant in a talk show.
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Slang. a person whose talk is empty and pretentious.
noun
Etymology
Origin of talking head
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Now, as a World Cup talking head, Ibrahimovic plans to be the one doing the educating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
A panel show called The Hill on NewsNation launched in 2023, featuring Maska as a regular talking head.
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
As one talking head in the documentary notes, multiple perspectives are necessary in any complicated conversation.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2025
Dr. Drew Pinsky, known for appearing on VH1’s “Celebrity Rehab,” is now a conservative talking head who regularly sits down with the likes of Laura Ingraham and Alex Jones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
“At best we’re saying we don’t know,” says the talking head.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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