"Chatty Cathy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Chatty Cathies [plural]
Etymology: This was the trade name of a speaking doll, 1960. (See Wikipedia's article on Chatty Cathy.) The term is not attested, but may have existed, before then. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Chatty Cathy}} Chatty Cathy (plural Chatty Cathies)
  1. (informal) A person who talks a lot. Wikipedia link: Chatty Cathy Tags: informal Categories (topical): People

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