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gift of gab

gift of gab is the alternative form of gift of the gab.

Meaning of gift of the gab

Noun

gift of the gab (usually uncountable, plural gifts of the gab)

  1. (idiomatic, usually) The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly, especially on trivial matters and small talk.
    • "Ay, that he shall," replied Fagin, "and we'll have a big-wig, Charley: one that's got the greatest gift of the gab: to carry on his defence; and he shall make a speech for himself too, if he likes."1839, Charles Dickens, chapter 43, in Oliver Twist

Forms of gift of gab

pluralgifts of gab

Questions about gift of gab

What is gift of gab the alternative form of?
Gift of gab is the alternative form of gift of the gab.

Words near gift of gab in the dictionary

  1. gift hall
  2. gift halls
  3. gift horse
  4. gift horses
  5. gift matching
  6. gift of gab
  7. gift of the gab
  8. gift of tongues
  9. gift receipt
  10. gift receipts
  11. gift registries

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