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Multiloquent (adjective) | mul-TIL-uh-kwuhnt | マルティロクウェント (marutirokuwento)
Definition
- Given to speaking at great length; excessively talkative or loquacious.
- Characterized by an abundance of words, often in an elaborate or detailed manner.
Etymology
From Latin multiloquus: multi- ("many") + loquus ("speaking").
Example Sentence
“My grandfather is so multiloquent that a simple question about the weather turns into a 30-minute historical overview of climate patterns from his childhood.”
Explaining the Meme
The meme humorously captures the awkward struggle of trying to politely leave a conversation while an older family member is deep into a long-winded story.
Visual Breakdown
- The student with their head inside the tuba: Represents “me—trying to leave because I need to pee—but politely.” A metaphor for feeling trapped in a conversation despite needing to escape.
- The student playing the tuba: Symbolizes older relatives mid-story: loud, immersive, and totally consuming—just like the brass instrument swallowing someone whole.
- The phrase “Them being multiloquent and in the middle of a story”: Emphasizes the unstoppable nature of such storytelling, where interrupting would feel criminally rude.
Humor and Relatability
The humor lies in the tension between politeness and urgency. It’s a perfect metaphor for a universal experience: being held captive by love, words, and social niceties—all while your bladder suffers in silence.