Garrulous — Word of the Day October 21, 2026

Definition

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. A garrulous neighbour turns every greeting into a half-hour conversation.

“The garrulous shopkeeper told every customer the full story of how he had come to open the shop.”

From Latin garrulus, from garrire (to chatter).

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GARRULOUS scores 10 points in Scrabble.