noun
talker
TAW-kuh
Talker (noun) means a person who talks a lot or is skilled at talking, such as a speaker or presenter. Example: “He's a smooth talker who can charm anyone.”
noun
1
A person who talks a lot or is skilled at talking, such as a speaker or presenter.
"He's a smooth talker who can charm anyone."
2
A subject that people are widely discussing.
"The scandal was the biggest talker at the office this week."
How to use talker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who talks a lot (or talks well), or something everyone is discussing.
Common mistake
"Big talker" often implies someone who makes bold claims without backing them up — it's not a compliment.
Common pairings
a smooth talker
a big talker
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Word forms
- Plural
- talkers
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Etymology
From talk plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for talker
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What does “talker” mean?
The word “talker” means a person who talks a lot or is skilled at talking, such as a speaker or presenter. In plain terms, someone who talks a lot (or talks well), or something everyone is discussing.
How do you pronounce “talker”?
“Talker” is pronounced TAW-kuh (/ˈtɔkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “talker” in a sentence?
Here is “talker” used in a sentence: “He's a smooth talker who can charm anyone.”
What is another word for “talker”?
Words with a similar meaning to “talker” include speaker.
What part of speech is “talker”?
“Talker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “talker” have?
“Talker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who talks a lot or is skilled at talking, such as a speaker or presenter.
