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

Derived 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 • Nov. 19, 2025

The sheer, spectacular accomplishment of “Oppenheimer” — a talky three-hour drama that outperformed “Ant-Man” and “Aquaman,” combined — is a bright, shining exception.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Sue Kroll, the studio’s new head of marketing, argues that despite the setting and the talky nature of the film, “Air” has the makings of a crowd pleaser.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

Meanwhile, there is a painfully talky scene where Sarah stalls to buy time, and Orson engages in fisticuffs with one of Mike's ex-special forces that feels like a fight scene rehearsal.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2023

And look at the modest, talky straightforwardness of phrases like, “It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. ”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Related Words

• wordy