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GAIR-uh-lus · adjective

garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

Where the word comes from

From Latin garrulus, “talkative,” from garrīre (“to chatter”).

In a sentence

“The garrulous tour guide added three delightful stories to the short walk.”

Check the word history

Merriam-Webster dictionary entry for garrulous