Langimage
English

talker

|talk/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈtɔːkər/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɔːkə/

(talk)

communication

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
talktalkstalkerstalkstalkstalkedtalkedtalkingtalks
Etymology
Etymology Information

'talker' originates from the Old English word 'tale,' where 'talu' meant 'speech or story.'

Historical Evolution

'talu' transformed into the Middle English word 'talken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'talker.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who tells tales or stories,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who talks.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who talks, especially one who is talkative or skilled in conversation.

He's a great talker and can keep the audience engaged for hours.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45