Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

verbal-diarrhoea

noun

/ˈvɜːr.bəl daɪəˈriː.ə/

Definition

A term used to describe excessive or unrestrained talking, often without any meaningful purpose or coherence.

Examples

During the meeting, Mark’s verbal diarrhoea made it hard for anyone else to share their ideas.
She tends to suffer from verbal diarrhoea when she’s nervous, often going off on tangents.
His verbal diarrhoea about the latest movie left everyone feeling overwhelmed.

Meaning

Verbal diarrhoea refers to situations where a person talks excessively, often rambling or straying off-topic, making it difficult for others to follow the conversation.