Gabbiness

/ˈɡæbinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being gabby; the tendency to talk excessively or engage in idle chatter.

Etymology

From 'gabby' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness,' creating a noun form that describes the characteristic of talking a lot. The '-ness' suffix has Old English roots and converts adjectives into nouns.

Kelly Says

Gabbiness is one of those personality traits that's almost impossible to hide—it's literally about taking up airspace with words, which might be why the name itself feels a bit mocking.

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