chatterbox

Never stops gabbing

A chatterbox is someone who talks excessively, especially about trivial matters.

The word is mildly critical but affectionate—more suited to a talkative child than an annoying coworker: My daughter is such a chatterbox; she talks from morning to night.

person

blabbermouth

One who reveals secrets

gabber · yakker · prattler · jabberer · tattler · magpie · conversationalist · socialite · extrovert · busybody

playful

magpie

Chattering corvid, loves shinies

  • parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
  • budgieSmall pet parrot
  • mynahSpeech-mimicking tropical bird

motormouth · yapper · blabberer · gossipmonger · newsmonger · rumormonger

trait

talkative

Inclined to speak much

chatty · gabby · mouthy · verbose · long-winded · effusive · glib · outgoing · sociable · gregarious

speech

prattle

Trivial, prolonged speech

yak · gab · blather · ramble · gabble · tittle-tattle · gabfest · yammer · yackety-yak · patter

Categories
Opposites
talkativeness

chatterboxmute

Without voice or sound

man of few words · woman of few words · taciturn · clam · strong silent type

conversational role

chatterboxlistener

One who attends aurally

good listener · observer · audience · sounding board

Family

chatterboxes, chatterbot

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G