English Explanatory Dictionary

talk like a book

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To talk pedantically, or using excessively difficult or literary words.
  2. To talk precisely and with authority.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɔːk laɪk‿ə ˈbʊk/ /ˌtɔk laɪk‿ə ˈbʊk/ /tɑk-/ En-au-talk like a book.ogg

Word forms

talk like a book talks like a book talking like a book talked like a book

Etymology

From the fact that the written language used in books is generally more formal than spoken language.

Synonyms

speak like a book

Related words

talk like an apothecary
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