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noun

talker

TAW-kuh
noun
1
A person who talks a lot or is skilled at talking, such as a speaker or presenter.
"He's a smooth talker who can charm anyone."
2
A subject that people are widely discussing.
"The scandal was the biggest talker at the office this week."

How to Use Talker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who talks a lot (or talks well), or something everyone is discussing.

Common mistake

"Big talker" often implies someone who makes bold claims without backing them up — it's not a compliment.

Common pairings
a smooth talker a big talker

Word Forms

talkers plural

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Etymology

From talk plus the agent suffix -er.

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