talking head

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Noun talking head has 1 sense

talking head - a talker on television who talks directly into the cameras and whose upper body is all that is shown on the screen
--₁ is a kind of speaker, talker, utterer, verbalizer, verbaliser

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Talking Head

Noun:

1. A person who appears on television or video to provide commentary, analysis, or news updates.

Example sentence: The talking head on the news discussed the recent political events.

Noun:

2. A disembodied head, often depicted in ancient myths and folklore, capable of speaking or imparting wisdom.

Example sentence: The talking head in the story warned the protagonist of an impending danger.

Verb:

1. To speak or provide information, especially in an authoritative or monotonous manner.

Example sentence: The professor talked for hours, but his students felt he was merely a talking head.

Adjective:

1. Describing a person or organization that relies heavily on communication through verbal discourse rather than action or practical solutions.

Example sentence: The committee was criticized for being just a bunch of talking heads without any tangible accomplishments.

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