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talkative

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/ˈtɔːkətɪv/ · talk-a-tive

inclined to talk a lot; chatty.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

inclined to talk a lot; chatty.

بہت باتیں کرنے والا؛ باتونی۔

باتونی

batooni

Synonyms

chattytalkyloquaciousچالباززبان درازبہت باتیں کرنے والا

Antonyms

reservedquiettaciturnخاموشکم گوعاجز

Common Collocations

  • talkative person
  • talkative child
  • talkative friend

Example Sentences

She is very talkative and always has a story to share.

وہ بہت باتونی ہے اور ہمیشہ کہانی بانٹنے کے لیے تیار رہتی ہے.

Woh bohat batooni hai aur hamesha kahani baantne ke liye tayar rahti hai.

His talkative nature makes him great at social gatherings.

اس کی باتونی طبیعت اسے سماجی میل ملاقاتوں میں بہترین بناتی ہے.

Us ki batooni tabiyat use samaji mil mulqaton mein behtareen banati hai.

Being talkative can sometimes be overwhelming in quiet environments.

باتونی ہونا کبھی کبھی خاموش ماحول میں نہیں گزر سکتا.

Batooni hona kabhi kabhi khamosh mahol mein nahi guzar sakta.

Easily Confused With

communicative:While 'talkative' refers to someone who talks a lot, 'communicative' implies someone who is willing to communicate or share ideas, regardless of the amount.

Word Family

talk
verbبات کرنا
talk
nounباتچیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'talkative' person and how they can dominate conversations.

Imagine a person speaking excitedly in a crowd.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بہت باتیں کرنا بھی ایک فن ہے، خاموش رہ کر سب کچھ سمجھنا بھی ایک فن ہے

Bohat baatein karna bhi aik fun hai, khamosh reh kar sab kuch samajhna bhi aik fun hai

Talking a lot is an art, understanding everything while being silent is also an art.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

زیادہ باتیں خاموشی کی نشانی ہیں

Zyada baatein khamoshi ki nishani hain

Excessive chatter is a sign of silence.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "talk" — to converse or speak

First known use: 1700s

The word 'talkative' is derived from the root word 'talk' combined with the suffix '-ative' which denotes a state or quality.