chatterbox
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++chat·ter·box /ˈtʃætəbɒks $ -tərbɑːks/ noun [countable] informalTALK TO somebody someone, especially a child, who talks too much 喋喋不休的人，话匣子〔尤指小孩〕
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chatterbox• Rain was thinking that Barbara Coleman was not only a chatterbox but inclined to be dramatic, too.• He is undoubtedly the biggest chatterbox among the Cowboys and Steelers.• Cathy's a real chatterbox - she's very friendly, but all that talking can wear you out.• London's chatterbox circles are a-buzz these days with the names of famous personalities who are supposed to have Aids.• This is the chatterbox - out-talk it!• Soon, however, she confessed to finding Mrs Tillotson a fusspot and Alice a tiresome chatterbox.chat·ter·box nounChineseSyllable
especially much someone, too child, Corpus a who talks
chatterbox
chat‧ter‧box /ˈtʃætəbɒks $ -tərbɑːks/
noun [countable]
informal someone, especially a child, who talks too much
▪ talkative a talkative person likes to talk a lot – also used about people’s moods: He’s very talkative with his friends and family. | Benjamin was in a talkative mood.
▪chatty liking to talk a lot in a friendly way – a rather informal use: I like her – she’s always cheerful and chatty. | The chatty girl on the phone answered most of my questions.
▪articulate able to talk easily and effectively about things, especially difficult subjects: All the applicants we interviewed were intelligent and articulate. | These were articulate people, well able to deal with the press and media.
▪eloquent able to express your ideas and opinions well – used especially about people who speak in public and are able to influence people: an eloquent public speaker
▪garrulous formal talking a lot, especially about unimportant things: A garrulous old man was sitting near me in the bar. | He became more garrulous as the evening went on.
▪you can’t shut him/her up informal used to say humorously that someone talks all the time: You can’t shut him up so I never get any work done when he’s here.
▪chatterbox informal someone, especially a child, who talks a lot : Cathy’s a real chatterbox.
chat‧ter‧box /ˈtʃætəbɒks $ -tərbɑːks/
noun [countable]informal someone, especially a child, who talks too much
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