Word of the Week: garrulous (GĂR-ə-ləs) Definition (Adjective) Given to much talking; fond of indulging in talk or chatter; loquacious, talkative. In Context “This book is like a beloved, garrulous uncle who has no idea when to stop.” Dwight Garner, “Of Women, Politics and Laughs,” The New York Times, January 5, 2012.