chiacchierone
/kjak.kjeˈro.ne/masculine
The Italian word for chatterbox is chiacchierone. If unsure, use chiacchierone. Wiktionary also lists ciancione and linguacciuto.
Meaning: one who chats or talks to excess (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chiacchierone | /kjak.kjeˈro.ne/ | masculine |
| ciancione | /t͡ʃanˈt͡ʃo.ne/ | masculine |
| linguacciuto | masculine |
The term refers to one who chats or talks to excess.
What does it mean word for word?
The word chiacchierone is built from the verb chiacchierare (to chatter) and the augmentative suffix -one, which is used here to denote someone who performs the action excessively.
Which one should you use?
While chiacchierone is a common, neutral-to-playful term, ciancione is a more derogatory or mocking way to describe someone who talks too much or nonsensically. The word linguacciuto is also a masculine form for a chatterbox.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the masculine chiacchierone is chiacchierona.
How do you pronounce it?
chiacchierone is pronounced /kjak.kjeˈro.ne/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of chiacchierare is likely an onomatopoeia, mimicking the repetitive and rhythmic sound of birds or people chatting.
- The word linguacciuto literally means 'big-tongued'. It is often used not just for someone who talks too much but for someone who is insolent or speaks out of turn.
- The term cianciare used in ciancione can also mean 'to waste time' or 'to dally', suggesting that a chatterbox is someone who hinders progress with their words.
Examples in context
- Quel ragazzo è chiacchierone.That boy is a chatterbox.This sentence is useful for describing a boy as a chiacchierone.Tatoeba #8220638 by Guybrush88, translation #2267805 by _undertoad
- Mio fratello è un vero chiacchierone.My brother is a real chatterbox.
- Non essere un chiacchierone durante la lezione.Don't be a chatterbox during the lesson.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a boy who won't stop talking.
- SofiaLuca non smette mai di parlare.Luca never stops talking.
- MatteoSì, è un grande chiacchierone.Yes, he is a big chatterbox.
- SofiaA volte è davvero stancante.Sometimes it is really tiring.
- MatteoLo so, ma è simpatico.I know, but he is nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chatterbox” translations and entries chiacchierone, ciancione, linguacciuto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
