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
Ballendine['bæləndain]
Malakai-English (Modern)
AaronAR-ən (English), ER-ən (English)English, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Lissi-Danish
Nicoleta-Romanian
Swapna-Indian, Telugu, Marathi