Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
talk-a-blue-streak
idiom
/tɔːk ə bluː striːk/
Definition
To talk incessantly and energetically, often in a lively or animated manner.
Examples
- Despite the noise in the café, she could talk a blue streak and hold the attention of everyone at her table.
- He tends to talk a blue streak when he gets excited about his favorite topics.
- At the party, she was talking a blue streak, sharing stories and making everyone laugh.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe someone who speaks very quickly and continuously, often without stopping.
Synonyms
- jabber
- chatter
- gossip
- blab
- yak
