like the sound of (one's) own voice



like the sound of (one's) own voice

To enjoy hearing oneself talk because one is pompous and/or self-centered. Boy, he really likes the sound of his own voice—I didn't think he would ever stop talking! I know you like the sound of your own voice, but can I please say something now?
See also: like, of, own, sound, voice

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ermenegilde-French
Eun-Yeonguwn-yungKorean
Hawley['hɔ:li]
Lakeishalə-KEE-shəAfrican American
Marybethmer-ee-BETH, mar-ee-BETHEnglish
ThokoTO-koSouthern African, Chewa