talker
UK: ˈtɔːkə | US: ˈtɔːkər
n. a person who talks, especially habitually or notably
n. (informal) a person who speaks without taking action
n. (technology) a device or software that produces speech output
The word "talker" combines the verb "talk," derived from Middle English "talken" (to speak), with the agentive suffix "-er," which indicates a person or thing performing an action. The suffix "-er" has Germanic roots and is widely used in English to form nouns denoting roles or occupations (e.g., "teacher," "runner"). The term "talker" emerged in the late 16th century, originally describing someone who speaks frequently or skillfully. Over time, it gained informal and technological meanings, such as referring to idle speakers or speech-generating devices.
She’s a great talker but rarely follows through on her promises.
The conference featured several expert talkers on climate change.
Don’t be just a talker—take action to solve the problem.
The AI talker in the navigation system guided us through the city.
He’s known as the office talker because he never stops chatting.