gabby
word
Definition
Describes someone who talks a lot, often about unimportant things and sometimes more than people want to hear.
Usage & Nuances
'Gabby' is informal and sometimes mildly negative. It's often used to describe someone who is friendly but talks excessively. Can sound playful or a little critical depending on the tone. Common in American English, less so in British English.
Spanish: charlatán - parlanchín - habladorPortuguese (BR): tagarela - faladorPortuguese (PT): tagarela - faladorChinese (Simplified): 话多的 - 话唠Chinese (Traditional): 話多的 - 話癆Hindi: बातूनीArabic: ثرثارBengali: বাচাল - অনেক কথা বলেRussian: болтливый - разговорчивыйJapanese: おしゃべり - 話し好きVietnamese: hay nói - lắm lờiKorean: 수다스러운 - 말이 많은Turkish: geveze - çok konuşkanUrdu: بکواسی - بہت بولنے والاIndonesian: cerewet - banyak bicara
Example Sentences
My little sister is very gabby at dinner.
basic
The teacher told the gabby students to be quiet.
basic
Sometimes being gabby helps you make friends.
basic
She's fun, but honestly, a bit too gabby for my taste.
natural
I always sit next to the gabby guy at meetings—never a dull moment.
natural
If you want secrets to stay secret, don't tell your gabby friends!
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