What is another word for Anecdotage?

Pronunciation: [ˈanɪkdˌə͡ʊtɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Anecdotage refers to the state of being inclined towards sharing anecdotes or being more talkative than necessary. It can also refer to a fondness for storytelling, often exaggerated or embellished. Synonyms for anecdotage include reminiscence, storytelling, nostalgia, chatty, loquacious, verbose, and garrulous. Other related words include talkativeness, rambling, and chatterbox. While these words can have positive connotations, they may also imply excessive or unnecessary communication. Overall, the use of these synonyms may depend on the context in which they are used and the speaker's intended meaning.

Usage examples for Anecdotage

But these volumes were rather entertaining than substantial, and their interest in many instances was necessarily fleeting; all which made Mr. Rogers observe, that the world was far gone in its Anecdotage.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
These volumes were favourably received, and to such a degree, that a wit of that day, and who is still a wit as well as a poet, considered that we were far gone in our "Anecdotage."
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
This remark is one of the curiosities of musical Anecdotage.
"Chopin: The Man and His Music"
James Huneker

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