Garrulous
/ˈɡærələs/
Definitions
Talkative; tending to talk a great deal.
/ˈɡærələs/
Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.
The garrulous host kept everyone entertained with his endless anecdotes.
💡 Simply: Garrulous means you love to talk a lot, maybe even about things that aren't super important. Think of a friend who always has a story ready, even if it's about what they had for breakfast! They're garrulous!
👶 For kids: When someone is garrulous, it means they talk a lot!
More Examples
She was a garrulous child, always chattering away.
The garrulous nature of the sales team often annoyed the quiet engineers.
How It's Used
"The garrulous old man at the coffee shop always had a story to tell."
"The author painted a picture of a garrulous character who could talk for hours."
From Latin *garrulus* 'chattering', from *garrire* 'to chatter'.
The word has been used since the early 17th century to describe those who are excessively talkative.
Memory tip
Imagine a *garrulous* goose, constantly honking and chatting.