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loquacity
[loʊˈkwæsɪti]
noun
feminine
loquacidade
1.
The quality or habit of talking excessively; talkativeness
His loquacity made it difficult for others to contribute to the conversation.
Sua loquacidade tornava difícil para outros contribuírem à conversa.
2.
Excessive or unnecessary talkativeness; verbosity
The politician's loquacity was criticized as he avoided answering direct questions.
A loquacidade do político foi criticada, pois ele evitava responder perguntas diretas.
NYC Slang
big mouth, motor mouth
Synonyms
talkativeness
garrulity
verbosity
chattering
volubility
Antonyms
taciturnity
reticence
silence
quietness
reserve
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
loquacidade
Standard usage; also used as tagarelice (more colloquial)
São Paulo
loquacidade
Formal contexts; tagarelice in informal speech
Portugal
loquacidade
Standard formal Portuguese; logorreia also used in medical/technical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
talk someone's ear off
have the gift of the gab
run one's mouth
never at a loss for words
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