Chatterboxing

Pronunciation: /ˈʧætərˌbɑksɪŋ/

Definitions of chatterboxing

noun a made-up or coined term that combines 'chatter' and 'boxing' to create a new concept or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand what chatterboxing means.

A2 She enjoys chatterboxing with her friends during lunch.

B1 Chatterboxing can be a fun way to practice speaking skills in a foreign language.

B2 The students engaged in lively chatterboxing during the group discussion.

C1 Her chatterboxing skills have improved significantly since she started taking language classes.

C2 The debate team captain's chatterboxing abilities were unmatched in the competition.

Examples of chatterboxing in a Sentence

formal The speaker was accused of chatterboxing during the important conference.

informal She just wouldn't stop chatterboxing about her new job.

slang I can't stand when people are chatterboxing non-stop.

figurative Her mind was chatterboxing with thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of chatterboxing

• past tense: chatterboxed
• plural: chatterboxers
• comparative: more chatterboxing
• superlative: most chatterboxing
• present tense: chatterboxes
• future tense: will chatterbox
• perfect tense: have chatterboxed
• continuous tense: is chatterboxing
• singular: chatterbox
• positive degree: chatterbox
• infinitive: to chatterbox
• gerund: chatterboxing
• participle: chatterboxed

Origin and Evolution of chatterboxing

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'chatterboxing' likely originated as a playful combination of the words 'chatter' and 'box', suggesting someone who talks excessively or loudly.

Evolution of the word: Originally used informally to describe someone who talks a lot, 'chatterboxing' has evolved to also refer to individuals who dominate conversations or discussions with their excessive chatter.