adj.
Pronunciation: ' ger- ə -l ə s, ' ga-r ə - also ' ger-y ə -
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin garrulus, from garrire to chatter ― more at CARE
Date: circa 1611
1 : given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
2 : WORDY 1 < garrulous speeches>
synonyms see TALKATIVE
– gar · ru · lous · ly adverb
– gar · ru · lous · ness noun