adj
talky
adj
1
Containing a lot of dialogue or spoken conversation, often used to describe a film or play.
"Critics found the movie too talky and short on action."
How to Use Talky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of talking or dialogue, sometimes used as a mild criticism of a film that feels slow.
Word Forms
talkier comparative, talkiest superlative
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Etymology
From talk plus the adjective suffix -y.