hau2 han4 jau5口痕友
Jyutpinghau2 han4 jau5
Yaleháu hàhn yáuh
Definition
A talkative person.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the tendency to talk excessively or gossip rather than just being talkative. It carries a slightly playful or mildly annoyed tone, often implying that the person talks for the sake of talking or cannot keep a secret. It is distinct from simply being talkative, as it often suggests the person is prone to making unnecessary or annoying comments.
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He is really a chatterbox, he just won't stop talking.
Why did you find a chatterbox to sit next to me?
Related words
Common phrases
what a total chatterbox
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 口痕, which refers to the physical sensation of having an itchy mouth or a craving for snacks. While both share the same root, 口痕友 is strictly for a person who talks too much.
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