chatterbox
chatterbox — noun
- chatterboxsingular
- chatterboxesplural
1. someone, often a child, who speaks almost nonstop and always has something more
someone, often a child, who speaks almost nonstop and always has something more to say
By breakfast, Obi was already a chatterbox and had told us three stories.
pattern: be a chatterbox
Once the class trip began, Yuna turned into a chatterbox beside Hana.
pattern: turn into a chatterbox
The quiet toddler becomes a chatterbox whenever Grandpa brings out old photos.
At sleepovers, Tyler is such a chatterbox that nobody falls asleep early.
Even on the bus home, Gita stayed a chatterbox and questioned everyone.
- talker
broader and more neutral; can simply describe someone who talks a lot
- blabbermouth
more strongly negative; often suggests careless talk or revealing secrets
- chatty person
friendlier and less judgmental; suggests easy social talk
- conversationalist
more positive and more formal; emphasizes skill in conversation
- quiet person
someone who usually says little
- listener
someone who pays attention instead of doing most of the talking
文法句型
be a chatterbox
such a chatterbox
turn into a chatterbox
little chatterbox
用法筆記
Usually used playfully or with mild criticism, especially for children. When it describes an adult, it often suggests their talking is hard to stop rather than skillful or welcome.