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talky Definition

talky (tôk′ē)

adjective talk′i·er, talk′i·est

  1. talkative
  2. containing too much talk, or dialogue a talky novel

talky Related Forms
talk′i·ness noun
talky Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bit: And whoever's doing the talky bits has a great line in patter.
  • film: As this is largely a talky film the front speakers carry dialog clearly and effectively.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: This time around, the film is burdened with too many subplots and a far too talky approach.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: The movie gets very talky from here on in, so the plot is necessarily more vague.