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
Penelopepə-NEL-ə-pee (English)Greek Mythology, English
Sabrynasə-BREEN-əEnglish (Rare)
PhyllisFIL-is (English)Greek Mythology, English, German
Macy['meisi]
GreyGRAYEnglish (Rare)
EberhardE-ber-hahrt (German)German, Ancient Germanic