loquacity

noun

lo·quac·i·ty | \ lō-ˈkwa-sə-tē

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Definition of loquacity

: the quality or state of being very talkative

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These layabouts wreak enough havoc, what with their aimless loquacity and their tendencies to monopolize wall outlets. — Justin Peters, Slate Magazine, "Should This Thing Be Smart? Coffee Mug Edition.," 20 Dec. 2017

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