talky

American  

[taw-kee] / ˈtɔ ki /

adjective

talkier, talkiest

1. having or containing superfluous or purposeless talk, conversation, or dialogue, especially so as to impede action or progress.

   a talky play that bored the audience.

2. inclined to talk a great deal; talkative.

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talky British  

/ ˈtɔːkɪ /

adjective

1. containing too much dialogue or inconsequential talk

   a talky novel

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Other Word Forms

• talkiness noun

Etymology

Origin of talky

First recorded in 1835–45; talk + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Much of the solo vocal writing is stentorian and talky, moving the story along.

From The Wall Street Journal

Showy but intimate, talky yet supple, it’s murmuring assurances to rebut the very doubts he’s raising.

From Los Angeles Times

This is a talky chamber piece of philosophical face-offs, debate duels and wordy warfare, though the outcomes remain just as harrowing.

From Los Angeles Times

The film, which was shot over six days in one location, is talky, but it never feels artificial.

From Salon

What can you say about how you filmed the courtroom scenes and kept this long, talky film, nimble?

From Salon

Related Words

• wordy