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 • 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

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

Like her other stage pieces, “Rose” is high culture and low, talky but agile, brainy but — and! — feeling.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023

“I just couldn’t get away from my last clients. That was one talky woman! I bet I can tell you about every moment of the last ten years of her life!”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

Related Words

• wordy