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gifts of the gab

gifts of the gab is the plural 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

Questions about gifts of the gab

What is gifts of the gab the plural of?
Gifts of the gab is the plural of gift of the gab.

Words near gifts of the gab in the dictionary

  1. giftpacks
  2. gifts
  3. gifts from above
  4. gifts from the gods
  5. gifts of gab
  6. gifts of the gab
  7. gifts that keep on giving
  8. giftset
  9. giftsets
  10. giftshop
  11. giftshops

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