A loquacious person talks a lot, often about stuff that only they think is interesting. You can also call them chatty or gabby, but either way, they're loquacious.
Chatty – Chatterbox: These expressions are derived from the verb to chat, which means to converse. If someone is very chatty it means they enjoy having conversations a lot and they tend to drag on (unnecessarily extend) the conversation. To be a chatterbox means you are a person who talks a lot and never shuts up.
A garrulous person just won't stop talking (and talking, and talking, and talking...). Garrulous comes from the Latin word garrire for "chattering or prattling." If someone is garrulous, he doesn't just like to talk; he indulges in talking for talking's sake — whether or not there's a real conversation going on.
A person who is talkative likes to talk — she's friendly and ready to gab at all times about just about anything. We all have conversations, but some people enjoy talking more than others: those people are talkative. They find it easy to strike up a conversation, unlike others who may be shy.
The most commonly used word is talkative. She's very happy, talkative, and outgoing. In formal contexts, you could use the word loquacious. Once a loquacious politician, he now makes rarely grants interviews and reads speeches from texts.
Reasons that someone may talk excessively include mental health disorders, personality characteristics, and personality disorders.
Grandiloquence is a type of talk that is pompous and bombastic, full of pretty-sounding words and elegant turns of phrase that add up to nothing.
Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder that may present with compulsive talking. Compulsive talking usually occurs during periods of mania rather than periods of depression. It is often identified by a rapid-fire pattern of speaking that may seem to leave little room for thought or even taking a breath.
Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Compulsive talking can also be a symptom of Schizotypal Personality Disorder. Individuals with this disorder may compulsively discuss specific ideas or beliefs, such as conspiracy theories, ESP, or paranoid thoughts.
Talking is a fundamental human behavior that reflects a range of underlying traits and behavioral processes. “Talkativeness” has been utilized as a diagnostic symptom of mental disorders, a behavioral indicator of personality traits and an index of drug effects.
A gossiper is someone who talks eagerly and casually about other people. If you like to spread rumors and hear the latest news about your friends, you might be a gossiper. When you gossip, you talk enthusiastically about other people's news or business.
Some states of mania, anxiety, or agitation make people talk non-stop. Talking is a way to express their anguish. Their restlessness keeps them from being quiet or listening. Their way of talking is compulsive, and often disordered.
In addition to hoarding conversation time, narcissistic communicators also tend to control and direct conversation topics. They focus on what they want to talk about, the way they want to talk about it, with little or no consideration for alternate views.
Reasons for over-talking can be primarily intrinsic. Some people are naturally talkative, devotedly self-absorbed, or oblivious to the imbalance between talking and listening. But other reasons are primarily situational and can be identified and managed.
Excessive talking is a common symptom for kids with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), who often have trouble inhibiting and controlling their responses. 1 They may blurt out whatever first comes to mind, whether appropriate or not, without thinking through how their words may be received.
If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning. [disapproval] He was vain and bombastic.
: marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous, overblown. bombastically.
People who won't shut up often don't listen very carefully, so you might need to tell them how you feel multiple times. Sternly remind them that you don't have time for nonsense, and that you'd appreciate it if your communication with them was swift and brief, rather than long-winded and time-consuming.
Interrupt and ask them nicely if they won't stop.
Come up with something about how it has been lovely talking but you really need to either say your piece, or perhaps leave now. It may be helpful to prepare a list of possible conversation ender statements based on your level of engagement with the person.
It is generally considered rude to tell someone to shut up. Even if you phrase it more politely, they may still take offense as people believe they have the right to speak when they feel like it. Yet there are certain situations where it is fully justified and could save both your lives. One is when driving.
Over-talking often arises from social anxiety, which creates a troubling feedback loop. The more people talk, the more anxious they become about their social selves, and the more they talk. At that point, over-talking can feel like an uncontrollable habit.