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Definition of clackbox

clackbox

/ˈklækˌbɑːks/
clack · box
Plural:clackboxes
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• noun

1

A person who talks incessantly, especially about trivial matters; a chatterbox.

Example

"I tried to read my book in peace, but the clackbox sitting next to me on the train wouldn't stop talking about his garden."

2

A mechanical device, component, or toy designed to make a continuous clacking or rattling noise.

Example

"The old weaving loom sounded like a giant clackbox as the wooden shuttles flew back and forth across the threads."

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• Rhymes for clackbox

• Nearby Words

clabber
clack
clackamas
clackbox
clackers
clad
cladding

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'clack' (an imitative word for a sharp, repetitive sound or incessant talking) and 'box' (modeled after words like 'chatterbox'), originating as a colloquialism.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clackbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clackbox
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