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talker

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɔkɝ// UK //tˈɔːkɐ// talk·er Informal

n. a person who talks a lot, especially about themselves or their own ideas. You might use this word to describe someone who is very confident and likes to share their opinions.

n. a person who speaks frequently, especially in a self-important or boastful manner.


SIMPLE

He is a great talker who always keeps the conversation going.

CONTEXTUAL

The candidate is a natural talker, able to engage a crowd with his charisma and quick wit.

COMPLEX

While a skilled talker can captivate an audience with their rhetoric, a leader must eventually follow through on the promises they make during their campaign speeches.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English talkere, equivalent to talk + -er.

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