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gabby

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɡæbi// UK //ɡˈæbi// gab·by Informal

adj. talking a lot, often about things that are not very important. You might use this to describe a friend who never stops chatting.

adj. tending to talk excessively or loquaciously, often about trivial matters. Informal in tone and frequently carries a slightly critical or weary connotation.


SIMPLE

My neighbor is very gabby and always stops me to chat.

CONTEXTUAL

The meeting took twice as long as expected because a few gabby participants kept going off on tangents.

COMPLEX

While her gabby nature made her a popular figure at social gatherings, it proved a liability in the workplace where concise communication was highly valued.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'get'; frequently used to describe personality traits rather than temporary states.

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