talking head

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Meaning · English

A person who appears on television to provide information or commentary

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người xuất hiện trên truyền hình để cung cấp thông tin hoặc bình luận

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Literally: a head that talks
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The news program featured a talking head discussing the latest economic trends

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “talking head” mean?

A person who appears on television to provide information or commentary Literally: a head that talks

Is “talking head” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.