Word
gabby
Phoneticsgab·by
US/ˈɡæbi/
UK/ɡˈæbi/
Definition
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.
Examples
“My neighbor is very gabby and always stops me to chat.”
“The meeting took twice as long as expected because a few gabby participants kept going off on tangents.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'get'; frequently used to describe personality traits rather than temporary states.
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