Chatterboxes

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals who engage in continuous, lively conversation
2. people known for their talkative nature, often sharing stories and opinions enthusiastically
3. items such as toys or devices designed to produce sound or mimic speech in an amusing manner

Etymology: "Chatterboxes" is simply the plural of "chatterbox", so the story is that of the singular. The word combines "chatter", meaning rapid, idle talk, with "box" in the sense of a container, so a chatterbox is a person who seems to hold an endless supply of talk inside them. The image of a box that keeps producing noise is the whole logic of the compound.

Synonyms: talkative people, gabbers, blabbermouths

Antonyms: taciturn, reserved, quiet