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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 notes

In 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

Word forms

talkers plural

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Etymology

From talk plus the agent suffix -er.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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