adj.
Pronunciation: l ō - ' kw ā -sh ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin loquac-, loquax, from loqui to speak
Date: 1663
1 : full of excessive talk : WORDY
2 : given to fluent or excessive talk : GARRULOUS
synonyms see TALKATIVE
– lo · qua · cious · ly adverb
– lo · qua · cious · ness noun