Garrulous

adjective · GRE

Meaning: Excessively talkative, especially about unimportant things.

Example

Trapped beside a garrulous passenger, she heard about his entire vacation before the plane even took off.

Synonyms:

talkativeramblinglong-winded

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C) Excessively talkative, especially about unimportant things.. “Garrulous” means: Excessively talkative, especially about unimportant things.

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overused and therefore dull or unoriginal

lacking flavor, interest, or energy

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not telling the truth

overly eager to please or obey

transparently clear

spending money or resources freely and recklessly