kõnekõikes

Kõnekõikes is a colloquial Estonian term that translates roughly to "speech butterfly" or "word flitter." It refers to a person who speaks a lot, often without saying anything particularly meaningful or substantial. This can manifest as someone who enjoys idle chatter, tends to go off on tangents, or uses many words to express simple ideas.

The term is generally used in an informal context and can carry a slightly humorous or mildly critical connotation. It's not typically a harsh insult but rather a descriptive label for someone perceived as talkative or prone to rambling. The "butterfly" imagery suggests a lightness and perhaps a lack of depth or focus in their speech, as a butterfly flits from flower to flower.

A kõnekõike might be someone who dominates conversations, interrupts others frequently, or feels compelled to fill silences with talk. While not necessarily malicious, their conversational style can sometimes be perceived as tiresome or overwhelming by those around them. The opposite of a kõnekõike might be someone who is taciturn, direct, or speaks only when they have something important to say. The term is more about the quantity and style of speech than the intelligence or knowledge of the speaker.