gift of gab



gift of gab

Talent for verbal fluency, especially the ability to talk persuasively. For example, His gift of gab made him a wonderful salesman. [Late 1700s]
See also: gab, gift, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chuy-Spanish
MarvinMAHR-vin (English), MAHR-veen (German)English, German
DariuszDAHR-yuwshPolish
LinziLIN-zeeEnglish (Rare)
AbbyAB-eeEnglish
Zavannazə-VAN-əEnglish (Rare)