English Explanatory Dictionary

talking head

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A journalist or pundit, especially one on television, who presents or discusses issues of the day.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɔːkɪŋ ˈhɛd/ /ˌtɔkɪŋ ˈhɛd/ en-au-talking head.ogg

Word forms

talking head talking heads

Etymology

Probably from the fact that when a pundit is speaking on television, the camera often zooms in on his or her head.

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