Big Talker

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Pronunciation: /bɪɡ ˈtɔːkər/

Definitions of big talker

noun a person who talks boastfully or arrogantly

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a big talker, he never stops chatting.

A2 She's known as a big talker in our group because she loves sharing stories.

B1 The politician was considered a big talker, always making promises he couldn't keep.

B2 Don't believe everything he says, he's just a big talker trying to impress people.

C1 His reputation as a big talker preceded him wherever he went, but he always backed up his words with action.

C2 She may come across as a big talker, but she's actually very knowledgeable and has a lot of valuable insights to share.

Examples of big talker in a Sentence

formal He was known as a big talker in the business world, always making grand promises he couldn't keep.

informal Don't listen to him, he's just a big talker who never follows through on anything.

slang That guy is all bark and no bite, a total big talker.

figurative She may seem like a big talker, but deep down she's just trying to cover up her insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of big talker

past tense

talked big

plural

big talkers

comparative

bigger talker

superlative

biggest talker

present tense

talks big

future tense

will talk big

perfect tense

has talked big

continuous tense

is talking big

singular

big talker

positive degree

big talker

infinitive

to talk big

gerund

talking big

participle

talked big

Origin and Evolution of big talker

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'big talker' originated in English-speaking countries.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who boasts or talks confidently, the term 'big talker' has evolved to also imply someone who may not always deliver on their promises or claims.