long-tongued
Prone to gossip
Long-tongued describes someone who talks too much or too freely, especially about matters better kept private.
A long-tongued gossip spreads secrets; a long-tongued critic offers opinions without restraint.
The image is of a tongue that reaches further than it should.
In zoology, long-tongued simply describes animals with elongated tongues: long-tongued bats, long-tongued bees.
Elongated animal head appendage
- nectarFloral sugar water
- pollinationFlower reproductive transfer
- hummingbirdSmall nectar-feeding hoverer
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
moth · chameleon · anteater · bat · bee · flower · adaptation · feeding
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- glibSuperficially articulate
- smooth-talkingCharmingly persuasive in speech
honeyed · gilded · mellifluous · dulcet · oily · slick · unctuous · flattering
One who spreads unverified talk
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- gossipmongerHabitual spreader of rumors
backbiting · talebearer · prattle · hearsay · indiscreet · loose-lipped · tell-all · wagging
Intrusively inquisitive
- nosyIntrusively curious
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
- interferingIntruding in others' affairs
- busybodyIntrusive meddler
impertinent · probing · overstepping · inquisitive · nosey-parker · unwelcome · presumptuous · meddling
proboscis
Elongated animal head appendage
- nectarFloral sugar water
- pollinationFlower reproductive transfer
- hummingbirdSmall nectar-feeding hoverer
butterfly · moth · chameleon · anteater · bat · bee · flower · adaptation · feeding · retractable
articulate
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- glibSuperficially articulate
smooth-talking · honeyed · gilded · mellifluous · dulcet · oily · slick · unctuous · flattering · beguiling
rumormonger
One who spreads unverified talk
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- blabbermouthOne who reveals secrets
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
gossipmonger · backbiting · talebearer · prattle · hearsay · indiscreet · loose-lipped · tell-all · wagging · chatty
prying
Intrusively inquisitive
- nosyIntrusively curious
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
- interferingIntruding in others' affairs
busybody · impertinent · probing · overstepping · inquisitive · nosey-parker · unwelcome · presumptuous · meddling · snooping