What does talky mean?
Talky is an informal adjective meaning inclined to talk a lot. It describes a person who is sociable and communicative, or a situation characterized by plentiful conversation. The word often has an affectionate or mildly teasing tone: calling someone talky is usually less critical than calling them long-winded, though it can imply that their talk is excessive. It appears naturally in expressions such as “in a talky mood” and “a talky person.” Because talky is everyday and conversational rather than formal, it is especially common in speech, informal writing, and descriptions of social interactions. The word is related to the basic English noun and verb talk, with the suffix -y adding the sense “characterized by” or “prone to.”
adjectiveGiven to talking; talkative. In informal use, it can also suggest a person who talks a great deal, sometimes more than necessary.
- Given to talking; talkative.
- Characterized by abundant or extended conversation.
"She was in a talky mood and kept telling everyone about her holiday."
"The talky child kept asking questions during the journey."
"Their talky meeting continued well beyond the scheduled finish."
Talky is a friendly, informal way to describe someone whose conversation keeps flowing.
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Where does talky come from?
Talky was formed in English from talk with the suffix -y, a productive ending that creates adjectives meaning “having the nature or quality of” something. The suffix is related to forms such as talkative, though talky is a separate and more informal word. The word belongs to the same English lexical family as talk, talksome, and talkiness.
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How talky is actually used
Informal and usually gently descriptive, though it can sometimes imply that someone talks too much. It is more common in speech and casual writing than in formal prose.